Question 1

New Federalism

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President Nixon adopted a policy known as what in order to reduce the size and power of the federal government.

Question 2

Oil

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In 1973, the OPEC nations cut off their supply of what to the United States.

Question 3

China

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Nixon's visit to what in 1972 to begin normalizing relations was a reversal of previous American policy established in 1949.

Question 4

John Ehrlichman

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Nixon's closest advisers included HR Halderman, John Mitchell, and

Question 5

The Saturday Night Massacre

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In the event known as what, Nixon ordered Attorney General Richardson to fire the special prosecutor investigating the Watergate break-in

Question 6

Ford

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When Nixon resigned, who became president

Question 7

human rights.

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President Carter's foreign policy was marked by a commitment to

Question 8

Egypt

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The Camp David Accords were an agreement between what and Isreal

Question 9

pesticides

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After the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring the effects of what became an increasing concern to many Americans

Question 10

Environmental Protection Agency

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The US government established the what to set and enforce pollution standards

Question 11

Richard Nixon

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The president advocated the Family Assistance Plan

Question 12

Impoundment

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This presidential practice of withholding funds for federal programs was declared unconstitutional

Question 13

High inflation

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This condition in combination with high unemployment produces stagflation

Question 14

OPEC

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This group had a major impact on oil prices in the United States in the 1970's

Question 15

Henry Kissinger

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This man helped Nixon formulate the policy of detente

Question 16

low inflation

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This man would have become the next president after Nixon's resignation had he not been forced to resign previously over a separate scandal

Question 17

Ford

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This man's pardon of Nixon might have contributed to his own political defeat

Question 18

Carter

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This president was proudest of his record on civil rights

Question 19

SALT 1

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Nixon signed this treaty with the Soviet Union

Question 20

Helsinki Records

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This agreement was a major foreign policy achievement of Ford's presidency

Question 21

give state and local government more control over how federal dollars were spent

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What was the stated purpose of Nixon's revenue sharing porposal

Question 22

arrest without cause

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Which of the following techniques was NOT used by the Nixon administration against perceived enemies in the US

Question 23

encourage discontented Democrats to vote for Nixon

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What was the purpose of Nixon's southern strategy

Question 24

implemented wage and price controls

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What action did Nixon take that provided temporary relief from stagflation 1971

Question 25

its power

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Under the philosophy of realpolitik, what was the most important consideration in formulating a relationship with another country

Question 26

Leon Jaworski

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Which man was NOT forced out of his job during the Watergate scandal

Question 27

public cynicism about government

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What has been the most lasting effect of Watergate

Question 28

it provided no incentives for Americans to conserve energy

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Why was Ford's Whip Inflation Now program unsucessful

Question 29

his support to the national energy act

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Which of the following contributed least to Jimmy Carters defeat in 1980

Question 30

the growing concern over effects of pollution

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The first Earth Day, celebrated in 1970, was a response to

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