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

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

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

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