Question 1

The incident shown by this cartoon increased distrust toward the US government because -

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the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

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the supreme court decided to keep Nixon as president

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congress failed to pass legislation for the privacy rights

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The press secretary failed to keep the public informed

Question 2

The Heritage Foundation, Moral Majority, and Ronald Reagan are best closely related to which of the following groups?

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Revival of conservative ideals

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Democratic Party Platforms

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Non-Partisan Organizations in protest of the civil rights movement

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groups focusing on the Iran-Contra

Question 3

What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate Scandal and the Iran Contra Affair?

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Distrust about the government and elected politicians

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Discontent over antiwar and civil rights protests

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Increased confidence in the presidential selection process

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Support for the containment of communism

Question 4

The United States was eager to get involved in the Persian Gulf War because why?

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Kuwait has an abundance of oil that would be beneficial to the United States

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Growing sentiment amongst United States Citizens to join the war effort

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The Soviet Union wanted Kuwait to spread communism

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The Shah of Iran was overthrown

Question 5

What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

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Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.

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Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.

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Media outlets focus more on privacy issues than on the actions of elected officials.

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Congress conducts more thorough investigation of judicial nominees.

Question 6

What role did the Supreme Court play in Bush's victory in Florida's electoral votes?

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the court ruled for the stop of a recount in Florida

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the court ruled that Al Gore was unfit to be president

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The court ruled that bush was unfit to become president

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the court ruled that literacy tests were necessary

Question 7

Read the list and answer the question. This act has caused conflict between-

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economic stability and increased government spending on military readiness

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individual rights and the authority of the government to maintain national security

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promotion of free-trade policies and protections for workers in domestic industries

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equal protection under the law and protection of minorities against discrimination

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the role third-party candidate, Ralph Nader, had on the 2000 presidential election in Florida?

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His candidacy drew crucial votes away from the other candidates.

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He contested the recounting of election ballots in federal court.

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His presence as a third-party candidate discouraged voter turnout.

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He persuaded state officials to abandon the punch-card method of voting.

Question 9

Which event prompted this speech by President Bush?

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The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

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The bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City

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The attack on the USS Cole

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The mail-bombing campaign of the Unabomber

Question 10

What was the primary objective of Reaganomics?

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broad tax cuts would help promote economic growth

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Borrowing from foreign countries would help cover costs

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significant increases in government spending

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reduce trade barriers would result in a budget surplus

Question 11

What action did Congress take to help protect native plants and animals from extinction?

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Passed the Endangered Species Act

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Established the Department of Energy

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Passed the Community Reinvestment Act

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Constructed the Hoover Dam

Question 12

What was the goal of President Nixon meeting with Communist China in the heat of the Cold War?

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To normalize relations between the United States and China

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To create a military alliance with China against the Soviet Union

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To create an agreement limiting Chinese and Soviet development of nuclear weapons

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To negotiate the withdrawal of U.S. and Chinese soldiers from Korea

Question 13

One action that influenced the U.S. and Soviet signing of the Salt I Treaty in 1972 was President Nixon's

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opening of diplomatic relations with China

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involvement in the Watergate scandal

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support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War

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withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam

Question 14

Which best describes President Ronald Reagan's national security policies?

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Increased defensive strength will discourage aggression by others.

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The military draft is essential for combat preparedness

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A continuing proliferation of weapons will result in global war.

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Conventional arms are more important than advanced technology

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