What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

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

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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

his inability to control rising inflation

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

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