What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

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?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

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

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