How does the present day U.S. economy differ from the nation's economy of 1900?

The growth of service industries is greater today.

President Bill Clinton supported the North American Free Trade Agreement primarily as a way to —

stimulate economic growth in the United States.

During an election, third parties can draw attention to —

political issues that may be ignored by the majority parties.

Which of the following would be a primary justification for United States involvement in free-trade agreements?

There is less likelihood of military conflict with the US

Which of the following was a major reason for the United States to support the passage of NAFTA?

Supporters hoped NAFTA would increase econ growth in the US through trade

Which of the following is likely the MOST important position for which Hillary Clinton will be remembered?

Secretary of State for President Obama

The Patriot Act of 2001 was designed to—

strengthen security controls to protect the United States from threats.

Which conflict of the late 1900s could best be seen as contributing to the major military conflicts of the early 2000s?

The Persian Gulf War, "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm," 1991

In 1991, one of the reasons President George H. W. Bush committed U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf War was to —

assure the flow of Middle East oil to the United States and its allies.

What impact has the emergence of multinational corporations had on the twenty-first century economy?

They have led to the creation of a global economy.

A major failure in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was the —

federal and state governments' inability to coordinate rescue efforts.

Third parties are often referred to as having a "spoiler effect" on elections, meaning they can —

hurt the chances of a majority candidate by taking away much needed votes.

The collapse of Soviet Russia and the end of the Cold War convinced the U.S. that—

it was now the dominant global power.

Which conclusion is supported by the information in the graphs?

Between 88 & 1993, candidates for office needed to appeal to ind. voters

The Black Hawk helicopter is dropping the sand in an effort to —

repair the levees broken during Katrina that led to the flooded 80% of N.O.

Evidence that the United States has become more economically interdependent on other nations since 1990 is shown by its

participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The main reason why U.S. troops were sent to Bosnia in the mid-1990s was to —

help bring about political stability in the area.

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1
How does the present day U.S. economy differ from the nation's economy of 1900?
The growth of service industries is greater today.
Today's government plays a less active role in the economy.
Immigrants are no longer a source of labor.
The United States is less dependent on oil imports.
2
The Libertarian Party, Green Party, Constitution Party, and Alaskan Independence Party would all be considered —
state-only parties.
Democratic parties.
Republican parties.
third parties.
3
President Bill Clinton supported the North American Free Trade Agreement primarily as a way to —
normalize trade relations with Cuba.
restrict the flow of drugs into the United States.
stimulate economic growth in the United States.
increase the United States' trade deficit.
4
Which event is most closely associated with the end of the Cold War?
The establishment of a policy of détente with the Soviet Union
The invasion of Afghanistan
The passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The fall of the Berlin Wall
5
During an election, third parties can draw attention to —
candidates of the majority parties.
discrepancies in voter turnout.
political issues that may be ignored by the majority parties.
causes that the independent parties have neglected.
6
Which of the following would be a primary justification for United States involvement in free-trade agreements?
The US doesn't have to pay dues for international org when it has FTA's
There is less likelihood of military conflict with the US
FTA's with third-world countries lead to widespread investment in US prods
The US pays no tariffs on imported goods if they come from counties w/FTA
7
The Patriot Act of 2001 has been criticized as unconstitutional in regard to the —
First and Second Amendments.
Third and Fourth Amendments.
Second and Third Amendments.
First and Fourth Amendments.
8
Which of the following was a major reason for the United States to support the passage of NAFTA?
Supporters hoped NAFTA would end economic competition between the US & SA
Supporters hoped NAFTA would end the drug trade between Mexico & the US
Supporters hoped that NAFTA would stop the loss of jobs outside the US
Supporters hoped NAFTA would increase econ growth in the US through trade
9
Which of the following is likely the MOST important position for which Hillary Clinton will be remembered?
Secretary of State for President Obama
First Lady of the U.S. in the 1990s
Head of the 1st Healthcare Reform Committee
Democratic hopeful for the 2008 Presidential Election
10
The Patriot Act of 2001 was designed to—
strengthen security controls to protect the United States from threats.
allow the federal government to detain Muslim Americans.
silence any protesters within the United States.
allow the federal govt to limit the individual liberties of all Americans.
11
These headlines illustrate that U.S. foreign policy during the 1990s stressed —
global involvement.
containment.
neutrality.
collective security.
12
Which conflict of the late 1900s could best be seen as contributing to the major military conflicts of the early 2000s?
The Persian Gulf War, "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm," 1991
Operation Silver Anvil, Sierra Leone, 1992
Operation Uphold Democracy, Haiti, 1994
the U.N. Peacekeeping Mission, Bosnia-Herzegovina, initiated 1993
13
Support for the North American Free Trade Agreement reflected the United States' commitment to —
collective security.
manifest destiny.
isolationism.
globalization.
14
In the United States, support for the passage and expansion of NAFTA has been strongest among —
labor unions.
farmers.
big business.
environmentalists.
15
In 1991, one of the reasons President George H. W. Bush committed U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf War was to —
maintain the flow of trade through the Suez Canal.
contain the spread of communism in the Middle East.
assure the flow of Middle East oil to the United States and its allies.
fulfill military obligations as a member of the United Nations.
16
What impact has the emergence of multinational corporations had on the twenty-first century economy?
Multinational corporations have replaced small companies around the world.
They have led to the creation of a global economy.
American corporations have overrun the worlds' economy.
Foreign economies have become dependent upon American companies.
17
A major failure in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was the —
lack of police presence in parishes outside of New Orleans.
mayor of New Orleans' decision to not order a mandatory evacuation.
Coast Guard's delay in beginning to conduct rescue missions.
federal and state governments' inability to coordinate rescue efforts.
18
Third parties are often referred to as having a "spoiler effect" on elections, meaning they can —
spoil the chances of fourth party candidates by dividing up the vote.
disrupt & win elections by stealing votes away from major party candidates.
focus attention on issues that are not relevant to the electorate.
hurt the chances of a majority candidate by taking away much needed votes.
19
The collapse of Soviet Russia and the end of the Cold War convinced the U.S. that—
the world faced an era of global cooperation among nations.
it was now the dominant global power.
the U.S. would follow down the path of the USSR, failing in its own time.
communism as a political force would recover globally, in China.
20
Which conclusion is supported by the information in the graphs?
Between 88 & 1993, candidates for office needed to appeal to ind. voters
Between 1988 and 1993, independents grew to become the largest voting bloc.
Between 88 & 93, it was difficult to win the support of independent voter
Between 1988 and 1993, republicans became the most important voting bloc.
21
The Black Hawk helicopter is dropping the sand in an effort to —
repair the levees broken during Katrina that led to the flooded 80% of N.O.
absorb seasonal flooding of the Miss River that happens every 5 to 6 years.
build up a natural dam that was torn down by Hurricane Katrina.
repair dikes broken during a storm surge through the marshes in N.O.
22
Evidence that the United States has become more economically interdependent on other nations since 1990 is shown by its
participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement.
increased dependence on domestic farm products.
change from a service economy to a manufacturing economy.
implementation of a policy of restricting imports.
23
The main reason why U.S. troops were sent to Bosnia in the mid-1990s was to —
guarantee the safety of American citizens living in the area.
protect American investments in the Balkans.
assure the continual production of critical natural resources.
help bring about political stability in the area.

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