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

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

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

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

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

studbud

Duplicate of APUSH Time Period 9 review

24 termsStudBud Administration51 plays

APUSH Time Period 9 review #apush #reagan #clinton #clinton #1990s #2000s

Flashcards24 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 24

Answers

1
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
diminished international trade
declining salary rates
jobs requiring high levels of education
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
2
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
inflation
deflation
growingn internationals exports
lower energy costs for many consumers
3
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
blue dogs
blue elephants
neoconservatives
red libs
4
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
lower taxes
expanding government programs. influence and spending
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
5
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
6
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
Northern liberals
fiscal conservatives
evangelical Christians
advocates for the gold-standard
7
In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
8
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
intensifying global economic competition
decline of unions
9
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
limit governmental regulation of social issues
cut back military spending
reform public education
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
10
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
perjury and obstruction of justice
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
11
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
12
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
Reelection of President Carter
13
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
14
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
high-tech computer and media business
instant global communications
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
15
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
1960s New Left
Third World guerrillas
the Old Right
corporate advertisers
16
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Syria, Iran, China
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
China, North Korea, Russia
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
17
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his deregulation policies
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his inability to control rising inflation
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
18
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
China and Taiwan
Israelis and Palestinians
North and South Korea
19
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
a new wave of business investment
expansion of international trade
a reduced federal deficit
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
20
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
private employers' pension funds
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
federal income taxes
21
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
a vote in the House of Representatives
the Florida election commissioner
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
the Supreme Court
22
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
23
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Securing our Boarders Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding homosexuality in the military
Welfare Reform Bill
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
24
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
plagiarism
sexual harassment
ignoring the First Amendment
smoking marijuana

Duplicate of APUSH Time Period 9 review Flashcards | StudBud