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

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

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

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

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