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

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

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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 Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
instant global communications
high-tech computer and media business
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
2
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
3
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Securing our Boarders Bill
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
Welfare Reform Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
4
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
cultural and social issues
foreign policies
laissez-faire economics
environmental conservation
5
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
perjury and obstruction of justice
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
6
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
Reelection of President Carter
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
7
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his inability to control rising inflation
his deregulation policies
8
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
the Florida election commissioner
the Supreme Court
a vote in the House of Representatives
9
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
deflation
growingn internationals exports
inflation
lower energy costs for many consumers
10
the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .
mandated all Americans to purchase health insurance
children can stay of parents insurance until 26
insurers can't deny coverage due to preexisting conditions
established medical panels that rationed health care
11
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
homosexuality
pornography
divorce
abortion
12
In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
13
Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT
growth of part-time and temporary work
decline of unions
Carter and Clinton tax policies
intensifying global economic competition
14
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
cut back military spending
limit governmental regulation of social issues
reform public education
15
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
lower taxes
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
expanding government programs. influence and spending
16
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
repeal it
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
17
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
decision favoring affermative action
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
18
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
private employers' pension funds
federal income taxes
19
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
evangelical Christians
Northern liberals
fiscal conservatives
advocates for the gold-standard
20
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
jobs requiring high levels of education
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
diminished international trade
declining salary rates
21
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
a reduced federal deficit
expansion of international trade
a new wave of business investment
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
22
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
23
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
North and South Korea
China and Taiwan
Israelis and Palestinians
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland

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