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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

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

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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1
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
sexual harassment
plagiarism
smoking marijuana
ignoring the First Amendment
2
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
private employers' pension funds
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
federal income taxes
3
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
North and South Korea
Israelis and Palestinians
China and Taiwan
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
4
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
5
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
foreign policies
environmental conservation
laissez-faire economics
cultural and social issues
6
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
7
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
Welfare Reform Bill
Securing our Boarders Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
8
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
his inability to control rising inflation
his deregulation policies
9
Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT
Carter and Clinton tax policies
growth of part-time and temporary work
decline of unions
intensifying global economic competition
10
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
expanding government programs. influence and spending
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
lower taxes
11
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
inflation
growingn internationals exports
lower energy costs for many consumers
deflation
12
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
declining salary rates
diminished international trade
13
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
high-tech computer and media business
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
instant global communications
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
14
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
perjury and obstruction of justice
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
15
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
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
16
the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .
mandated all Americans to purchase health insurance
insurers can't deny coverage due to preexisting conditions
children can stay of parents insurance until 26
established medical panels that rationed health care
17
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
expansion of international trade
a reduced federal deficit
a new wave of business investment
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
18
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
reform public education
limit governmental regulation of social issues
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
cut back military spending
19
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
20
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
China, North Korea, Russia
Syria, Iran, China
21
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
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
22
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
Northern liberals
evangelical Christians
fiscal conservatives
advocates for the gold-standard
23
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
the Old Right
Third World guerrillas
corporate advertisers
1960s New Left
24
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
blue dogs
neoconservatives
blue elephants
red libs
25
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
abortion
homosexuality
divorce
pornography
26
President Clinton sought to do what in regards to the policy of affirmative action?
adding gays, lesbians, and transgender persons to list
"mend it, not end it"
repeal it
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
27
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
Reelection of President Carter
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
success of new left movement in shaping national policy

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