Which of these events triggered the Watergate scandal?

the bungled burglary of the Democratic National Headquarters

What caused the U.S. energy crisis in the 1970s?

OPEC Countries established an oil embargo on the US.

Gorbachev endorsed a policy of "perestroika," which resulted in all of the following EXCEPT the

stricter censorship of newspapers and television.

The Persian Gulf War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT

the annexation of Iraq and its oil reserves to Kuwait.

What did the United States and the Soviet Union agree to do by signing the INF Treaty?

destroy some of their nuclear missiles

The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) sought to

create a missile shield for the United States.

Which of the following events brought an end to the Watergate scandal?

the resignation of President Nixon

Stagflation is a condition that occurs when

prices and unemployment both rise rapidly over time.

In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which

banned job discrimination against people with disabilities.

Which of these describes the MOST important outcome of President Nixon's visit to China?

The US and China reestablished diplomatic relations.

Which of these BEST describes the goal of President Richard Nixon's New Federalism policy?

to shrink the size and power of the federal government

President Reagan believed that deregulation would

make businesses more efficient.

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1
Which of these events triggered the Watergate scandal?
the publication of President Nixon's "enemies list"
installation of a secret taping system in the Oval Office
revelation of bribery charges against VPresident Spiro Agnew
the bungled burglary of the Democratic National Headquarters
2
What caused the U.S. energy crisis in the 1970s?
OPEC Countries established an oil embargo on the US.
France charged the US extremely high tariffs on oil.
The USSR lacked enough oil to sell to the US after Vietnam.
Vietnam & Cambodia sold oil at much lower prices than the US
3
Gorbachev endorsed a policy of "perestroika," which resulted in all of the following EXCEPT the
reduction of the Soviet defense budget.
operation of some private businesses.
closing of unprofitable state-run factories.
stricter censorship of newspapers and television.
4
The Persian Gulf War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT
proof that nations can worked together to oppose aggression.
the decision to not force Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.
the annexation of Iraq and its oil reserves to Kuwait.
a cease-fire and a quick surrender from the Iraqi troops.
5
What did the United States and the Soviet Union agree to do by signing the INF Treaty?
halt the production of all new nuclear weapons
slow development of space-based nuclear weapons
end all nuclear testing in the atmosphere
destroy some of their nuclear missiles
6
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) sought to
end the arms race with the Soviet Union.
bring about peace in the Middle East.
support freedom fighters in Latin America.
create a missile shield for the United States.
7
Which of the following events brought an end to the Watergate scandal?
the impeachment of President Nixon
the resignation of Vice President Agnew
the appointment of Vice President Ford
the resignation of President Nixon
8
Stagflation is a condition that occurs when
living standards rise and poverty rates fall over time.
wages and productivity stay about the same over time.
prices and unemployment both rise rapidly over time.
production and consumption both rise slowly over time.
9
In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which
softer criminal penalties for people with disabilities.
allowed people with disabilities to apply for welfare checks
banned job discrimination against people with disabilities.
required wheelchair ramps at public facilities.
10
Which of these describes the MOST important outcome of President Nixon's visit to China?
The Chinese govnt. agreed to give up its claims to Taiwan.
The US and China reestablished diplomatic relations.
The US and China resolved long-standing trade disputes.
The Chinese agreed to limit production of nuclear missiles.
11
According to supply-side economics, how do you stimulate economic growth during recession?
raising tariffs
balancing the federal budget
cutting taxes
reducing the national debt
12
Which of these BEST describes the goal of President Richard Nixon's New Federalism policy?
to expand the federal Food Stamp Program
reduce the government's support for Medicare & Medicaid
to shrink the size and power of the federal government
increase the # of families eligible for federal assistance
13
President Reagan believed that deregulation would
restrain the rapidly growing economy.
make businesses more efficient.
expand the power of the government.
put greater controls on businesses.

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