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1
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that--
increase in government spending would reduce unemployment
reducing trade barriers would result in budget surplus
tax cuts and financial deregulation promote eco. expansion
Borrowing from other countries would help domestic programs
2
In its 1978 University of California Regents vs Bakke decision, the Supreme Court ruled--
universities couldn't use fixed quotas to maintain diversity
University of California did not violate Bakkes civil rights
universities could not use race as apart of admissions
University of California had to admit Bakke into med program
3
The quote below by Ronald Reagan describes his use of which foreign policy in dealing with USSR
perestrokia
mutual assured destruction
detente
peace through strength
4
Why is the 1st amendment important to all citizens of the United States?
gives equal protection under the law
it establishes the right for all citizens to bear arms
prevents government to deprive anyone of liberty or happines
protects basic freedoms-speech, religion, press, assembly
5
The New Deal changed thinking about the role of government b/c it was based on the belief that-
states should take the lead in solving social issues
everyone should work together to solve national problems
federal government should lead in solving economic problems
economy will fix itself if government leaves it alone
6
Under which President did we expand relations with Communist China?
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
George H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
7
How did the national origins quota system introduced in the 1920s affect immigration of the US
quota system favored immigrants from N and W Europe
quota system discriminated against immigrants seeking jobs
The quota system led to dramatic rise in immigration in 1920
the quota system encourage legal and illegal immigration
8
Nativist in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the--
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream culture
creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
continuation of the contract labor system
9
Which of the amendments protects all citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
3rd Amendment
10th Amendment
10
What new territories were annexed by the US as a result of the Spanish American War?
Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Midway
Puerto Rico, Guam, Midway
Hawaii, Cuba, Alaska
11
In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the US government--
abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturn
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
12
How did Reagan believe he could tackle the problem of stagflation facing the economy in the 80s
raising the taxes of wealthier Americans
increasing public spending on education and infrastructure
increasing tariffs so consumers would "buy American"
reducing taxes, relaxing federal regulations on producers
13
Which group investigated the political ideologies of the film industry during the 50's?
The House Un-American Activities Committee
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
The Motion Picture Association of America
14
Which of the following occurred between 1865 &1900 as a result of rapid industrialization of US
Union membership increased as workers sought better pay
Concerns about air pollution led to environmental regulation
Social/economic class divisions began to disappear
Factory owners introduced wage equity policies for women
15
What historical events resulted in the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
13 colonies banned together and started a revolution
1st Continental Congress met in PA to boycott British goods
American colonist protested taxes with the Boston Tea Party
Great Britain levied heavy taxes on colonists
16
The baby boom primarily resulted from--
delay in marriages during WWII during the 1940's
Economic prosperity of the 1920's
counterculture movement of the 1960's
Great Depression of the 1930s
17
In the late 19th century, the pattern of US immigrants changed in that--
Far fewer immigrants arrived in the US than in past years
Most immigrants chose to settle in rural areas as farmers
Numbers increased for immigrants coming from S & E Europe
most immigrants were political refugees
18
Who introduced an early form of jazz to American culture in the 1920's?
Louis Armstrong
Count Basie
Duke Ellington
Bessie Smith
19
The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in--
a reduced number of congressional districts
an increase in political participation by minorities
the implementation of limits on lobbying
the adoption of electronic ballots in federal elections
20
How did The Jungle contribute to change in the relationship between government and business?
laws banning work place discrimination were created
Congress created an agency to regulate the railroads
Federal troops were mobilized to break union strikes
Government regulations requiring inspection of food products
21
Which landmark act of the Civil Rights Movement banned racial discrimination in public places?
Civil Rights Act 1957
Equal Pay Act 1963
Voting Rights Act 1965
Civil Rights Act 1964
22
Why did the United States decide to enter WWI?
US president was obligated to fulfill election promises
Communist activities among immigrants threatened the country
A European nation had taken aggressive actions against US
The US had suffered economically from European sanctions
23
Which of the following court cases overturned the legislation of Plessy vs Ferguson?
Yoder vs Wisconsin
Hernandez vs Texas
Brown vs Board of Education
Miranda vs Arizona
24
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda vs Arizona continue to affect society?
People accused of a crime have right to trial by peers
Election officials monitor polling sites during elections
Federal agencies must use affirmative action guidelines
People accused of a crime must be read their rights
25
How did the post–World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?
It bankrupted the Social Security System.
It decreased the demand for housing.
It increased the need for educational resources.
It encouraged people to migrate to the Sun Belt.
26
Which was an example of appeasement?
the US Neutrality Acts of
entry of the US into WWII
Agreement of Britain &France to give Germany the Sudetenland
the conquest of Poland
27
In John Steinbeck's book The Grapes of Wrath, which event was being depicted?
World War II
Counter Culture Movement
American Imperialism
The Dust Bowl
28
Several of the business trusts created in the 1800's were later declared illegal because they--
allowed children to work under unsafe conitions
combined companies that manufactured different products
donated large sums of money to political candidates
reduced competition through unfair business practices
29
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence U.S. entry into WWI?
describes Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
Announced the Czar's overthrown in Russia
Contained orders for U-boats to destroy all British ships
Revealed proposed military alliance between Germany & Mexico
30
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
The federal government could dissolve business monopolies
The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
businesses required to pay fees to open overseas location
31
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Nativists
Political Bosses
Philanthropist
Union Leaders
32
What was a major reason the United States entered WWI?
The Austro-Hungarian Empire had invaded Belgium
Japanese forces had occupied Manchuria
German troops had landed on American soil
Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare
33
FDR used these words,"Yesterday, December 7,1941,a date which shall live in infamy" to describe
D-Day invasion at Normandy
surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
German invasion of Poland
atomic bombing of Hiroshima
34
Which need did President Wilson identify in order to persuade Congress to enter World War I?
the need to assist the neutral nations with their defense
The need to remove the Nazi threat from Europe
the need to retaliate against the Japanese
the need to protect freedom of the seas
35
Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of--
WWI
Spanish American War
Cold War
Vietnam War
36
What was one reason Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor?
Japanese naval fleet had been defeated at Midway
Japanese Americans had relocated to internment camps
The US strategy of island hopping had disturbed trade routes
US trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil, gas,& rubber
37
Over the past twenty years, an objective of United States immigration policy has been to--
reduce the number of illegal immigrants
return to an open immigration policy
keep out immigrants from former communist nations
encourage emigration from Western Europe
38
One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of SALT I Treaty in 1972 was Nixon's--
involvement in the Watergate scandal
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
opening of diplomatic relations with China
39
Which famous photographer depicted the pain and suffering of the Great Depression?
Diane Arbus
Andy Warhol
Ansel Adams
Dorothea Lange
40
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to--
prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
increase influence of businesses on regulatory legislation
promote the principle of direct democracy
limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
41
What would would FDRs court packing plan had on the relationship between branches of government
decreased the power of judicial branch
changed the balance of power among the 3 branches
increased the responsibilities of the legislative branch
given judicial branch more power over executive branch
42
What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
to end racial segregation
to improve the living conditions for Native Americans
to reform voting rights for African Americans
to reduce prejudice against Mexican American immigrants
43
Why did the Populist party want free coinage of silver?
to decrease bargaining power of labor unions
to raise campaign contribution limits
to reduce economic inflation
To increase the amount of money in circulation
44
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in--
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's
his war effort in the 1940's
The political scandals of the 1970's
The Red Scare in the 1950's
45
How did the GI Bill boost the economy after WWII?
by giving veterans additional social security
by guaranteeing veterans their previous jobs
by taking veterans off government payroll
by providing federal aid to buy homes, go to school
46
Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome Scandal?
Cabinet Member Jailed for Corruption
Palmer Raids Lead to Arrest of Communists
Prohibition Amendment Repealed
Washington Conference Limits Warship Building
47
What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of personal lives
Congress conducts thorough investigation of elected ppl
Media focuses more on policy issues than personal actions
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
48
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
State gov. use property taxes to fund social security
The federal government funds a space exploration program
People can rely on fed gov during times of economic distress
State gov. deny residency if person works in diff. state
49
Why was President Nixon's visit to Communist China in 1972 so important?
It convinced the Chinese to abandon Communism
It decreased US dependence on Chinese exports
led to unification of Taiwan and Communist China
reduced tensions between the US and communist China
50
Why did Progressive reformers push to the ratification of the 17th Amendment?
to weaken the states legislatures' check on federal power
to allow business interests to influence the elections
to end Senate corruption by directly electing Senators
to strengthen voters' rights to allow recalls of officials
51
What effect did Teapot Dome, Watergate, & Clinton's impeachment have on citizens of the US?
they demand US foreign policies towards containing Communism
They demanded popular trust in the fed. gov. and its leaders
They led citizens to demand limits to Presidential power
They brought about increased regulation of gov. spending
52
Why did Congress pass the War Powers Act?
to expand executive war powers
to simplify the legislation process of declaring war
to limit executive war powers
to decrease legislative authority during war
53
Which of the following expanded the rights of the President when it came to declaration of war?
Executive Power Act
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
War Powers Act
Declaration of Tonkin
54
What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?
The Supreme Court intervened to prevent a recount
The winner of the popular vote became president
The electoral college ended in a tie
a third-party candidate won several electoral votes
55
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?
US citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
US diplomats began to express dissenting political viewpoint
Recruitment procedures for US military branches reformed
Membership in the US Communist Party increased
56
The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800's was mainly a response to--
economic depressions that led to high unemployment
new laws restricting immigration and naturalizaiton
the passage of federal laws favoring workers
poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
57
What prompted Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
Decisions made by executive branch during Korea & Vietnam
Fears of conflicts in Middle East requiring US military aid
Supreme Court banned deployment of US forces
Limits on authority of the executive branch
58
The 19th century Social Gospel Movement came about as a response to the--
abuses of great wealth and unregulated business
demands by government to control the means of production
emergency of militant groups such as the Black Panther Party
desire of most Americans to end class distinctions
59
The creation of initiative,recall,and referendum procedures in the Progressive Era resulted in
a system of separate schools for new immigrants
more sources of revenue for state governments
expanding citizen direct participation in democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
60
How were the presidential elections of 1876 and 2000 similar?
The winner of the popular vote lost the electoral vote
The winner was decided by the Supreme Court.
The outcome of the election was decided by Congress
Third-party candidates did not affect the outcome.
