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

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

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

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