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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

his inability to control rising inflation

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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1
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Syria, Iran, China
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
China, North Korea, Russia
2
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
3
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
the Florida election commissioner
the Supreme Court
a vote in the House of Representatives
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
4
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
lower energy costs for many consumers
growingn internationals exports
inflation
deflation
5
President Clinton sought to do what in regards to the policy of affirmative action?
"mend it, not end it"
adding gays, lesbians, and transgender persons to list
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
repeal it
6
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
expanding government programs. influence and spending
lower taxes
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
7
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
decision favoring affermative action
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
8
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
9
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
evangelical Christians
Northern liberals
advocates for the gold-standard
fiscal conservatives
10
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
Securing our Boarders Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
Welfare Reform Bill
11
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
expansion of international trade
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
a reduced federal deficit
a new wave of business investment
12
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
instant global communications
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
high-tech computer and media business
13
All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?
pro-choice women distanced themselves from the republicans
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
14
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
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
15
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
perjury and obstruction of justice
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
16
the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .
established medical panels that rationed health care
children can stay of parents insurance until 26
insurers can't deny coverage due to preexisting conditions
mandated all Americans to purchase health insurance
17
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
private employers' pension funds
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
federal income taxes
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
18
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
abortion
divorce
homosexuality
pornography
19
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
North and South Korea
China and Taiwan
Israelis and Palestinians
20
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
plagiarism
smoking marijuana
ignoring the First Amendment
sexual harassment
21
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
22
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
23
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
the Old Right
1960s New Left
corporate advertisers
Third World guerrillas
24
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his inability to control rising inflation
his deregulation policies
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
his opposition to new civil rights laws
25
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
blue elephants
red libs
neoconservatives
blue dogs
26
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
limit governmental regulation of social issues
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
cut back military spending
reform public education
27
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
laissez-faire economics
cultural and social issues
environmental conservation
foreign policies

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