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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

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

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

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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

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