What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

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1
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
2
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
decision favoring affermative action
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
3
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
declining salary rates
diminished international trade
jobs requiring high levels of education
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
4
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
pornography
divorce
homosexuality
abortion
5
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
6
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
environmental conservation
foreign policies
cultural and social issues
laissez-faire economics
7
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
8
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
reform public education
cut back military spending
limit governmental regulation of social issues
9
Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT
intensifying global economic competition
decline of unions
growth of part-time and temporary work
Carter and Clinton tax policies
10
President Clinton sought to do what in regards to the policy of affirmative action?
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
adding gays, lesbians, and transgender persons to list
"mend it, not end it"
repeal it
11
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
his inability to control rising inflation
his deregulation policies
12
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
expansion of international trade
a reduced federal deficit
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
a new wave of business investment
13
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
Reelection of President Carter
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
14
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
perjury and obstruction of justice
15
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
pro-choice women distanced themselves from the republicans
women were enraged by the all-male committee's behavior
16
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
evangelical Christians
advocates for the gold-standard
fiscal conservatives
Northern liberals
17
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Welfare Reform Bill
Securing our Boarders Bill
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
18
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
instant global communications
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
19
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
the Old Right
Third World guerrillas
1960s New Left
corporate advertisers
20
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
expanding government programs. influence and spending
lower taxes
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
21
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
Syria, Iran, China
China, North Korea, Russia
22
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
23
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
federal income taxes
private employers' pension funds
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
24
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
25
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
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
26
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
sexual harassment
plagiarism
ignoring the First Amendment
smoking marijuana
27
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
blue dogs
neoconservatives
blue elephants
red libs

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