What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

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

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

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

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

One result of Reagonomics in 1982 was. . .

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

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1
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
decision favoring affermative action
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
2
In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR
3
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
laissez-faire economics
cultural and social issues
foreign policies
environmental conservation
4
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
sexual harassment
ignoring the First Amendment
plagiarism
smoking marijuana
5
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Syria, Iran, China
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
China, North Korea, Russia
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
6
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
7
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
instant global communications
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
high-tech computer and media business
8
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 were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
9
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
10
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
lower taxes
expanding government programs. influence and spending
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
11
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
evangelical Christians
Northern liberals
fiscal conservatives
advocates for the gold-standard
12
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
perjury and obstruction of justice
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
13
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
Reelection of President Carter
14
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
a vote in the House of Representatives
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
the Supreme Court
the Florida election commissioner
15
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
repeal it
"mend it, not end it"
16
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
pornography
divorce
homosexuality
abortion
17
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
North and South Korea
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
China and Taiwan
Israelis and Palestinians
18
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Welfare Reform Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
Securing our Boarders Bill
19
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
diminished international trade
declining salary rates
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
jobs requiring high levels of education
20
One result of Reagonomics in 1982 was. . .
expansion of international trade
a new wave of business investment
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
a reduced federal deficit
21
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
22
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
limit governmental regulation of social issues
cut back military spending
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
reform public education

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