At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?

his inability to control rising inflation

the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .

established medical panels that rationed health care

Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT

Carter and Clinton tax policies

In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?

women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?

an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle

All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .

expanding government programs. influence and spending

In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?

signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR

Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .

perjury and obstruction of justice

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1
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
declining salary rates
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
diminished international trade
jobs requiring high levels of education
2
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his inability to control rising inflation
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
his deregulation policies
3
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Securing our Boarders Bill
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
Welfare Reform Bill
4
the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .
children can stay of parents insurance until 26
established medical panels that rationed health care
mandated all Americans to purchase health insurance
insurers can't deny coverage due to preexisting conditions
5
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
Syria, Iran, China
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
China, North Korea, Russia
6
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
plagiarism
sexual harassment
smoking marijuana
ignoring the First Amendment
7
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
environmental conservation
laissez-faire economics
cultural and social issues
foreign policies
8
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
growingn internationals exports
deflation
lower energy costs for many consumers
inflation
9
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
federal income taxes
private employers' pension funds
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
10
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
cut back military spending
reform public education
limit governmental regulation of social issues
11
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
a reduced federal deficit
expansion of international trade
a new wave of business investment
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
12
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
China and Taiwan
North and South Korea
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
Israelis and Palestinians
13
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
homosexuality
divorce
abortion
pornography
14
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
decision favoring affermative action
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
15
Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT
intensifying global economic competition
decline of unions
growth of part-time and temporary work
Carter and Clinton tax policies
16
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
fiscal conservatives
evangelical Christians
Northern liberals
advocates for the gold-standard
17
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
18
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
Reelection of President Carter
19
President Clinton sought to do what in regards to the policy of affirmative action?
adding gays, lesbians, and transgender persons to list
repeal it
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
"mend it, not end it"
20
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
the Old Right
corporate advertisers
Third World guerrillas
1960s New Left
21
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
the Florida election commissioner
a vote in the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
22
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
instant global communications
high-tech computer and media business
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
23
All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?
women were enraged by the all-male committee's behavior
conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal
pro-choice women distanced themselves from the republicans
a large gender gap emerged between the two political parties
24
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
neoconservatives
blue elephants
blue dogs
red libs
25
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
expanding government programs. influence and spending
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
lower taxes
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
26
In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
27
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
perjury and obstruction of justice

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