The essential idea of No Child Left Behind was to

connect federal funding with academic achievement

The Brady Bill, signed by Clinton, did which of the following

it banned automatic weapons kept known criminals from buying guns

Why did Bush think tax cuts would stimulate (help) the economy

people might spend the money buying products

After the death of Bin Laden, Obama predicted that

the War on Terror would continue long after his death

The idea that the federal government programs should address social problems is best seen in

the Clinton administration's efforts to reform health care

Reagan's decision to fire air traffic controllers who went on strike is an example of

his support of the rights of business over labor

Which Bush policy was reflected in the arrest of Manuel Noreiga

decreasing the supply of illegal drugs into the United States

Clinton and NATO intervened after horrific ethnic cleansing in 1999 in what country

Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia)

Which position best explains why many were against healthcare reform in the 90's

reluctance to expand the size and scope of the federal government

Clinton won the presidency in 1992 partly because of

Bush's campaign pledge to not raise taxes

American intervention in Lebanon ended after

after a brutal attack against American forces

Gorbachev's policy of perestroika involved

adopting elements of a free market economy

In 2000, Clinton invited Palestinian and Israeli leaders to work on a peace treaty. What was the result?

both sides signed a lasting treaty

The Persian Gulf War was triggered by

fears that the annexation of Kuwait would threaten world oil supply

What trend best explains the Moral Majority's popularity in the early 1980's

percieved decline of what many considered traditional values

Bush paid special attention to Latino voters in 2004 re-election because

this population is large and expanding

Clinton was impeached on charges of

perjury and obstruction of justice

The Clinton administration sent US troops around the world in order to

intervene in civil wars protecting those who couldn't protect themselves

The scandal involving Clinton's relationship with a White House intern ended in

impeachment, but not conviction

Reagan believed in fighting the spread of communism by

building a larger and more powerful weapons arsenal

The theory of supply-side economics involved

lowering taxes for all Americans as a means to collect greater revenue

When the Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore to end the recount in Florida, it effectively

overturned a Florida state law mandating a recount

Rising problems in the 1980's included all of the following EXCEPT

health problems related to obesity

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1
The essential idea of No Child Left Behind was to
improve the quality of teacher education programs
connect federal funding with academic achievement
increase federal funding for educational initiatives without qualification
allow schools greater flexability to hire or fire teachers
2
The Brady Bill, signed by Clinton, did which of the following
it raised taxes for the wealthy
it provided for a national healthcare system
it banned automatic weapons kept known criminals from buying guns
it expanded tax credits for higher education
3
Why did Bush think tax cuts would stimulate (help) the economy
wealthy consumers might spend roughly the same on necessities as others
many consumers might save the extra money helping banks
foreign companies might buy American goods
people might spend the money buying products
4
After the death of Bin Laden, Obama predicted that
the War on Terror would continue long after his death
next leader of Al Qaeda will be less of a threat than Bin Laden
death of Bin Laden would lead to end of all terrorism
his death would mark the end of Al Qaeda
5
The idea that the federal government programs should address social problems is best seen in
the Clinton administration's Taxpayer Relief Act
the Clinton administration's efforts to reform health care
The Bush administration's efforts to end apartheid in South Africa
The Bush administration's "Thousand Points of Light"
6
What was partly to blame for the financial crisis in 2008
Banks made risky loans to less-qualified borrowers
the government loaned banks billions of dollars
foreclosures increased
crude oil prices plummeted
7
Reagan's decision to fire air traffic controllers who went on strike is an example of
his desire to increase the efficiency of federal programs
his desire to increase federal defense spending
his support of the rights of business over labor
his support of deregulating transportation industries
8
Which Bush policy was reflected in the arrest of Manuel Noreiga
decreasing the supply of illegal drugs into the United States
increasing democratic elections in Central American nations
decreasing the number of illegal immigrants from Latin America
increasing the amount of imported goods from Latin America
9
Clinton and NATO intervened after horrific ethnic cleansing in 1999 in what country
Sudan
Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia)
Lebanon
Ethiopia
10
Which position best explains why many were against healthcare reform in the 90's
reluctance to expand the size and scope of the federal government
opposition to the Brady Bill
opposition to the Family Medical Leave Act
disagreement with increasing the political autonomy of states
11
Clinton won the presidency in 1992 partly because of
the outcome of the Persian Gulf War
the recession, the rising deficit and Bush's sinking popularity
his attempt to steer democrats further to the left
Bush's campaign pledge to not raise taxes
12
American intervention in Lebanon ended after
it was determined that war was imminent
order was restored in the nation
after a brutal attack against American forces
:ebanese government asked America to leave
13
Reagan stated "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in what city in 1987
Paris, France
Moscow, Russia
Warsaw, Poland
Berlin, Germany
14
When Republicans took control of Congress in the early 90's, Newt Gingrich's plan to limit government's role in society
Brady Bill
the Contract with America
Obamacare
The Family Medical Leave Act
15
What person was most responsible for beginning the modern conservative movement
Milton Friedman
Ronald Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Jerry Falwell
16
Gorbachev's policy of perestroika involved
opening the Soviet Union to international diplomacy
negotiating peace with enemy nations
reducing the Soviet Union's nuclear arsenal
adopting elements of a free market economy
17
In 2000, Clinton invited Palestinian and Israeli leaders to work on a peace treaty. What was the result?
both sides signed a lasting treaty
The countries declared war with each other
The Palestinian leader was unhappy with the proposal
The Israeli Prime Minister refused to send a delegate
18
The Persian Gulf War was triggered by
fears that the annexation of Kuwait would threaten world oil supply
Iraq's threat to Israel
the desire to bring democracy to nations in the Middle East
the expansion of Al Qaeda
19
What trend best explains the Moral Majority's popularity in the early 1980's
the decline in the number of citizens who vote in federal elections
increased opposition to US military deployment in Vietnam
percieved decline of what many considered traditional values
increased spending associated with the Great Society programs
20
The conservative agenda included all of the following except
emphasis on traditional values
social programs for the poor
a strong stance against communism
lower taxes and regulation of business
21
Bush paid special attention to Latino voters in 2004 re-election because
Democrats have always ignored this demographic
this population has always been neglected by politicians
he thought thhey might help him win immigration reform
this population is large and expanding
22
Clinton was impeached on charges of
perjury and obstruction of justice
fraud and tax evasion
embezzlement
insider trading
23
"It's Morning in America" was an ad produced to help what candidate win the Presidency
George H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
24
Which of the following reflects what conservatives believed to be an unintended condequence of affirmative action
fewer voting rights for Americans
a drop in the unemployment rate
less opportunity for the wealth
reverse discrimination
25
The Clinton administration sent US troops around the world in order to
fight communist insurgents
protect US oil interests
intervene in civil wars protecting those who couldn't protect themselves
prevent civil wars
26
The scandal involving Clinton's relationship with a White House intern ended in
impeachment and conviction
conviction for some White House aides
impeachment, but not conviction
no consequences
27
Under Reagan, the explosion of the NASA shuttle _____ was a tragic loss as all perished
Apollo
Challenger
Explorer
Gemini
28
Reagan believed in fighting the spread of communism by
promoting the idea that democracy is the better form of government
building a larger and more powerful weapons arsenal
funding civil wars against communists in other nations
neogtiating with the leaders of communist nations throughout the world
29
The theory of supply-side economics involved
raising taxes for wealthy Americans and lowering them for the middle class
deregulating major industries in order to promote economic growth
providing tax incentives to businesses who hire low income workers
lowering taxes for all Americans as a means to collect greater revenue
30
When the Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore to end the recount in Florida, it effectively
overturned a Florida state law mandating a recount
set a judicial precedent against recounting votes in elections
supported the will of the majority of voters in Florida
questioned whether the electoral college should elect the President
31
Rising problems in the 1980's included all of the following EXCEPT
health problems related to obesity
the threat of HIV and AIDS
conflicts over gun-related violence
increased drug use among Americans

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