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The incident shown by this cartoon increased distrust toward the US government because -
29the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
the supreme court decided to keep Nixon as president
congress failed to pass legislation for the privacy rights
The press secretary failed to keep the public informed
- Q1
The incident shown by this cartoon increased distrust toward the US government because -
the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
the supreme court decided to keep Nixon as president
congress failed to pass legislation for the privacy rights
The press secretary failed to keep the public informed
300s - Q2
The Heritage Foundation, Moral Majority, and Ronald Reagan are best closely related to which of the following groups?
Democratic Party Platforms
Non-Partisan Organizations in protest of the civil rights movement
groups focusing on the Iran-Contra
Revival of conservative ideals
300s - Q3
What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate Scandal and the Iran Contra Affair?
Discontent over antiwar and civil rights protests
Increased confidence in the presidential selection process
Support for the containment of communism
Distrust about the government and elected politicians
300s - Q4
The United States was eager to get involved in the Persian Gulf War because why?
Growing sentiment amongst United States Citizens to join the war effort
The Soviet Union wanted Kuwait to spread communism
The Shah of Iran was overthrown
Kuwait has an abundance of oil that would be beneficial to the United States
300s - Q5
What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.
Media outlets focus more on privacy issues than on the actions of elected officials.
Congress conducts more thorough investigation of judicial nominees.
300s - Q6
What role did the Supreme Court play in Bush's victory in Florida's electoral votes?
the court ruled for the stop of a recount in Florida
the court ruled that Al Gore was unfit to be president
The court ruled that bush was unfit to become president
the court ruled that literacy tests were necessary
300s - Q7
Read the list and answer the question. This act has caused conflict between-
individual rights and the authority of the government to maintain national security
promotion of free-trade policies and protections for workers in domestic industries
economic stability and increased government spending on military readiness
equal protection under the law and protection of minorities against discrimination
300s - Q8
Which of the following best describes the role third-party candidate, Ralph Nader, had on the 2000 presidential election in Florida?
He contested the recounting of election ballots in federal court.
His presence as a third-party candidate discouraged voter turnout.
He persuaded state officials to abandon the punch-card method of voting.
His candidacy drew crucial votes away from the other candidates.
300s - Q9
Which event prompted this speech by President Bush?
The bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City
The attack on the USS Cole
The mail-bombing campaign of the Unabomber
The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
300s - Q10
What was the primary objective of Reaganomics?
Borrowing from foreign countries would help cover costs
broad tax cuts would help promote economic growth
significant increases in government spending
reduce trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
300s - Q11
What action did Congress take to help protect native plants and animals from extinction?
Established the Department of Energy
Passed the Endangered Species Act
Passed the Community Reinvestment Act
Constructed the Hoover Dam
300s - Q12
What was the goal of President Nixon meeting with Communist China in the heat of the Cold War?
To create a military alliance with China against the Soviet Union
To create an agreement limiting Chinese and Soviet development of nuclear weapons
To negotiate the withdrawal of U.S. and Chinese soldiers from Korea
To normalize relations between the United States and China
300s - Q13
One action that influenced the U.S. and Soviet signing of the Salt I Treaty in 1972 was President Nixon's
involvement in the Watergate scandal
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
opening of diplomatic relations with China
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
300s - Q14
Which best describes President Ronald Reagan's national security policies?
The military draft is essential for combat preparedness
Increased defensive strength will discourage aggression by others.
A continuing proliferation of weapons will result in global war.
Conventional arms are more important than advanced technology
300s
