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- 1. Multiple Choice
A major achievement of President Jimmy Carter was-
The signing of the Camp David Accords
The worldwide acceptance of his human rights policy
his handling of international terrorist incidents
his balancing of the federal budget
- 2. Multiple Choice
In 1978, the Moral Majority was founded with the goal of-
Mobilizing conservative Americans to become politically active
prioritizing the teaching of creationism in public schools
changing the tax code to a flat tax system
Passing pro life legislation through Congress
- 3. Multiple Choice
The cartoon implies that the federal government should-
Establish import quotas
Cut defense spending
Reduce federal tax rates
Raise protective tariff rates
- 4. Multiple Choice
In 1979, the Iran Hostage Crisis involved a mob of Islamist revolutionaries who overran the U.S. embassy and took embassy workers hostage in protest of-
U.S. naval movements in the Strait of Hormuz
Perceived attempts by the US to undermine the Iranian Revolution
- 5. Multiple Choice
Evidence that the United States has become more economically interdependent on other nations since 1990 is shown by its-
Participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement
Implementation of a policy of restricting imports
Increased dependence on domestic farm products
Change from a service economy to a manufacturing economy
- 6. Multiple Choice
President Bill Clinton supported the North American Free Trade Agreement primarily as a way to-
Increase the United States' trade deficit
Restrict the flow of drugs into the US
Stimulate economic growth in the United States
Normalize trade relations with Cuba
- 7. Multiple Choice
On October 23, 1983, in Beirut, Lebonon, suicide bombers, upset over foreign involvement in Lebanese affairs, drove truck bombs into-
U.S. Marine and French military barracks, killing over 200 people in the French and US forces
The Palestine Liberation Organization's headquarters, starting the Lebanese Civil War
- 8. Multiple Choice
-Released by Republican Party during the 1994 Congressional Election -Details actions Republicans promised to take upon becoming majority party... These two bullet points were part of which document?
The "Common Sense" Legal Reform Act
The Pledge to America
The Contract with America
- 9. Multiple Choice
A major policy of President Ronald Reagan's administration was to-
Promote regulation of small businesses
End desegregation of public facilities
Lower federal income tax rates
Reduce defense spending
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which foreign policy agreement had the most direct influence on the Middle East?
Camp David Accords
SALT 1 treaty
Yalta Conference Declaration
- 11. Multiple Choice
The main reason why US troops were sent to Bosnia in the mid 90s was to-
Protect American investments in the Balkans
Guarantee the safety of American citizens living in the area
Help bring about political stability in the area
- 12. Multiple Choice
The Camp David Accords negotiated during President Jimmy Carter's administration were an attempt to-
Establish peace in the middle east
end rapidly inflating oil prices
decrease us control of the Panama Canal
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which situation in the 70s caused the United States to reconsider its dependence on foreign energy resources?
The free trade agreements with Canada and Mexico
The oil embargo by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
The war over ownership of oil reserves in Afghanistan
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which economic approach, popular during the administration of President Ronald Reagan is illustrated in this cartoon?
Laissez-faire
War on Poverty
Trickle-down
Pump priming
- 15. Multiple Choice
During the 80s, President Ronald Reagan used the ideas of supply-side economics to justify-
Expansion of the Social Security program
Increases in social welfare spending
Tax cuts for businesses
Reductions in military spending
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which factor contributed most to inflation in the US during the 70s?
Tax increases
Oil embargoes
High unemployment
High tariffs
- 17. Multiple Choice
How did President Ronald Reagan's administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid?
By secretly selling weapons to train in order to raise funds
By confiscating funds seized in drug raids
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which diagram is about Sandra Day O'Connor?
First woman named to the US Supreme Court ---> Provided swing votes in important cases
First woman nominated as a candidate for vice president --> Received more votes than any previous candidate
First female member of the US Senate ---> Supported women's suffrage as a natural right
- 19. Multiple Choice
President Reagan is most know for which scandal?
The Iran-Contra affair
The Watergate Scandal
The Whitewater controversery
- 20. Multiple Choice
What conclusion can be drawn from President Jimmy Carters foreign policy actions during his presidency?
The United States implemented free trade opportunities
The United States valued human rights
The United States looked to increase territorial claims
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why did gasoline prices spike during the 70s and early 80s?
A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil
Congress imposed new regulations on foreign energy companies
Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted the distribution of oil
- 22. Multiple Choice
What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?
Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agancy
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following resulted from the US led military coalition's engagement in the Persian Gulf War?
The Shah of Iran was overthrown
Saddam Hussein was forced from power
The nation of Kuwait was liberated
Iraqi Kurds were granted equal rights
- 24. Multiple Choice
Reagan believed that an increase in defense strength would discourage aggression by other countries
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda when the majority of congress is of another party
True
False
- 26. Multiple Choice
Petroleum is a natural resource that is used for motive power, lubrication, fuel, dyes, drugs, and many synthetics
True
False
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O'Connor?
"The power I exert on the Court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender"
"Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space"
- 28. Multiple Choice
An employee contacts his supervisor to request time off guaranteed to him under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under which circumstance do the provisions of this law apply?
The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree
The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child
- 29. Multiple Choice
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that-
Broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion
Borrowing from foreign countries would help cover the costs of domestic programs
- 30. Multiple Choice
In 1979 the Shah of Iran was forced into exile. The US government later allowed the Shah to enter the United States for medical treatment. The perceived US support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?
Iran attacked a US military base in Asia
Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of US citizens in Iran
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