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Chapter 13: 2000-Present
Chapter 13: 2000-Present
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1
When talking about the U.S. profiting from solar, wind, and smart-grid technology exports, what would it be referring to
medicine
aernautics
clean energy
machinery
2
President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court in 2010 indicated his support for
ensuring civil rights are upheld.
legal justification to close Guantanamo.
women in the Supreme Court.
increasing healthcare coverage.
3
Which statement appears to be supported by the information in these charts?
third party can influence an election with a small percentage of the vote.
The Electoral College has precedence over the popular vote.
Extremely close elections can result in great controversy.
Al Gore was the first sitting vice president to be defeated in many years.
4
Which demographic group saw fewer than 50% of eligible voters turning out to vote in the 2012 presidential election?
Hispanic and Asians
African Americans
people 75 years and older
25-44 year olds
5
What was the relationship between inflation and unemployment during the recession beginning in 2008?
Unemployment fell significantly as inflation rose.
Unemployment and inflation rose and fell together.
Unemployment rose significantly as inflation fell.
Unemployment and inflation had no obvious relationship.
6
How were Clinton's Democratic administration's trade policies an exception to this pattern?
Clinton supported legislation that would cost American jobs.
Clinton supported legislation that would deregulate American businesses.
Clinton discouraged free trade in favor of investment in domestic jobs
Clinton encouraged free trade agreements with other nations.
7
In the twenty-first century, consumers worldwide are aware that China has made great advances in
technology
manufacturing
research
services
8
Which event best shows President Obama's commitment to diversity?
his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court
his acceptance of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
his commitment to closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay
his proposal to increase the availability of healthcare coverage
9
What concern did President Obama address in his State of the Union Adress on January 24, 2012?
Companies do not have the tax incentives to grow and prosper.
Free trade has had a negative impact on the American economy.
Unemployment is rising as a result of American workers being unskilled.
Companies are moving their operations to other countries to save money.
10
Which statement best explains why the Republicans wanted to repeal the Affordable Care Act in 2010?
Republicans wanted to replace the Affordable Care Act
Republicans felt the Affordable Care Act placed a burden on private insurer
The legislation did little to reduce the long-term costs
Republicans thought Congress exceeded its powers in passing the law.
11
United States v. Windsor, in which part of a law that banned federal recognition of same-sex marriages was struck down
the Obama Administration's desire to see the law struck down.
the advocacy of political organizations like the NAACP.
the likelihood that Congress would pass related legislation.
the public's growing acceptance of equal rights for the LGBT community.
12
What does this cartoon suggest about George W. Bush's candidacy in the 2000 presidential race?
He is not concerned with world affairs in general.
He might not win the presidential election fairly.
He lacks the knowledge and experience to be president.
He does not take the possibility of a war seriously.
13
Which agreement was established as a response to the European Union?
the North American Free Trade Agreement
the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
the World Trade Organization
14
What was the main cause of the flux of immigration that occurred in the 1990s to 2000s in the United States?
The falling birthrate led to quotas being raised.
New industries opened up that required talent from around the world.
Strict immigration laws were somewhat relaxed.
Immigrants were encouraged with offers of free land.
15
In his farewell address, President Bush wanted Americans to see a link between
U.S. promotion of democracy abroad and security at home.
the spread of democracy and improvements in education.
the establishment of Iraqi democracy and Afghan democracy.
al Qaeda and terrorist attacks on Americans in the United States.
16
When the Supreme Court ruled in
Bush
v.
Gore
to end the recounting of votes in Florida before it had concluded
set a judicial precedent against recounting votes in elections.
overturned a Florida state law mandating a recount.
questioned whether the electoral college should elect a U.S. president.
supported the will of a majority of voters in Florida.
17
The essential idea of the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act was to
increase federal funding for educational initiatives.
improve the quality of teacher education programs.
allow schools greater flexibility to hire or fire teachers.
connect federal funding with academic achievement.
18
When did Obama say: If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible
when he announced his agenda at his first State of the Union address.
when he gave his speech at his presidential inauguration.
after the capture and death of Osama bin Laden.
after he was announced as the winner of the 2008 election.
19
On it's website, the Tea Party movement stresses its dedication to
careful spending
traditional values
small government
reduced taxation
20
Which state was a "swing" state during the 2008 Presidential Election?
Ohio
Massachusetts
Texas
Colorado
