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Unit 4.8- 4.10 - ideology and policy making, economic policy and social policy

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  • Q1
    Which of the following policy trends best represents a conservative approach to social issues within the United States?
    After increasing civil rights protests in the early 1960s, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
    After the election of Barack Obama Congress passed the Affordable Healthcare Act to provide access to health insurance to all Americans.
    After the ravages of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt’s administration passes New Deal Legislation to provide Relief, Recovery, and Reform for America.
    After the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 a new coalition with religious leaders and the Republican party increased the impact of Christian values in the democratic process.
    120s
  • Q2
    Which of the following policy trends best represents a liberal approach to social issues within the United States?
    Providing federal emergency relief to Americans during the Great Depression.
    Passing sweeping tax cuts to stimulate the economy in the 1980s.
    Calls to defund Planned Parenthood during the early days of the Trump administration.
    Establishment of immigration quotas in the 1920s.
    120s
  • Q3
    Which of the following best represents a typical liberal viewpoint on the right to privacy?
    The right to privacy should apply to one's home and internet usage, but not to birth control or abortion.
    The right to privacy is implied in the Constitution and should be protected from birth control to cellphones.
    The federal government should be able monitor a citizens activity at all times through computers, cameras, and phones.
    The right to privacy is not expressly outlined in the Constitution and should be overturned in future precedent.
    120s
  • Q4
    Which of the following represents a common libertarian viewpoint on recreational marijuana usage?
    The government should legalize recreational marijuana and tax it heavily to bring in greater revenue.
    Medicinal marijuana only should be legalized by the federal government.
    The governor should continue to prohibit marijuana usage of any kind.
    It should not be the federal government's business if someone wants to use marijuana.
    120s
  • Q5
    Prayer in school has been contentious in the courtroom and in the political realm. Many citizens and politicians have called for federal protection of school prayer through constitutional amendments or reversal of precedent. Which ideology tends to believe strongly in protection of the right to school prayer?
    Conservative
    Liberal
    Republican
    Libertarian
    120s
  • Q6
    The president wants to increase the likelihood that the Supreme Court will uphold legislation that provides federal funding to religious schools. Appointing a justice with which of the following ideologies would be most likely to help to achieve this goal?
    Liberal.
    Nationalist.
    Conservative.
    Libertarian.
    120s
  • Q7
    Which of the following best represents a typical conservative viewpoint on environmental regulation?
    The United States should sign environmental regulation treaties to ensure that our policy is enforced by the international community.
    Environmental regulation should be handled by the corporations themselves and not something forced upon them.
    Those making environmental regulations should take more consideration to the impact on businesses and corporations.
    Environmental regulation is necessary to protect the environment from destruction at the hands of businesses.
    120s
  • Q8
    If a candidate campaigned to increase her constituents’ equality of opportunity, she would most likely pledge to
    Support the implementation of a regressive income tax
    Cut the capital gains tax
    Eliminate the estate tax
    Tie the minimum wage to inflation
    120s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is most likely to be supported by those who believe that supply-side economic policies are the best way to promote economic growth?
    The Federal Reserve increases the interest rate it charges banks in order to combat inflation.
    The president imposes tariffs on imported automobiles to improve the balance of trade.
    Congress eliminates regulations that require businesses to meet air quality standards.
    Congress passes legislation increasing spending on infrastructure projects to combat unemployment.
    120s
  • Q10
    Which of the following would be favored by members of Congress who believe that Keynesian economic policies are most effective in combating an economic recession?
    Legislation that increases tax credits for businesses which decrease their carbon footprint.
    A budget that decreases non-military discretionary spending in order to balance the federal budget.
    Legislation exempting small businesses from requirements that they provide health insurance to employees.
    A tax bill that cuts all personal federal income tax rates by 4% .
    120s
  • Q11
    Government economists argue that inflation rates are currently too high and are likely to rise even further. If the economists advocate a Keynesian response to decrease the rate of inflation, which of the following government responses would they be mostly likely to support?
    The president imposes a 20% tariff on clothing manufactured overseas.
    The president issues executive orders to several federal agencies eliminating many business regulations.
    The new omnibus spending bill passed by Congress includes across the board spending cuts of 10%.
    Congress passes tax reform legislation lowering the top income tax rate by 5%.
    120s
  • Q12
    Which of the following best describes an argument that would be made by those who favor supply-side economic policies?
    Increasing interest rates leads to a lower rate of investment which can help to lower the rate of inflation.
    Cost- savings for businesses will increase the overall level of production and lead to increased employment opportunities.
    An increase in the money supply will lead to increased spending and growth of the Gross Domestic Product.
    Increased government spending will lead to increases in overall economic activity and employment.
    120s
  • Q13
    End This Depression Now! "If you look at what Austerians want—fiscal policy that focuses on deficits rather than on job creation, monetary policy that obsessively fights even the hint of inflation and raises interest rates even in the face of mass unemployment—all of it in effect serves the interests of creditors, of those who lend as opposed to those who borrow and/or work for a living. Lenders want governments to make honoring their debts the highest priority, and they oppose any action on the monetary side that either deprives bankers of returns by keeping rates low or erodes the value of claims through inflation.... The trouble is that in the current situation, insisting on perpetuating suffering isn’t the grown-up, mature thing to do. It’s both childish (judging policy by how it feels, not what it does) and destructive." Krugman, Paul. End This Depression Now! New York: W. W. Norton, 2012. Which of the following statements is most consistent with the author’s argument in the above passage?
    Austerity measures are the surest way to bring a nation out of an economic depression.
    The federal government must step aside during economic crises.
    Banks have the necessary expertise to help combat unemployment.
    During an economic depression, deficit spending and low interest rates are essential.
    120s
  • Q14
    End This Depression Now! "If you look at what Austerians want—fiscal policy that focuses on deficits rather than on job creation, monetary policy that obsessively fights even the hint of inflation and raises interest rates even in the face of mass unemployment—all of it in effect serves the interests of creditors, of those who lend as opposed to those who borrow and/or work for a living. Lenders want governments to make honoring their debts the highest priority, and they oppose any action on the monetary side that either deprives bankers of returns by keeping rates low or erodes the value of claims through inflation.... The trouble is that in the current situation, insisting on perpetuating suffering isn’t the grown-up, mature thing to do. It’s both childish (judging policy by how it feels, not what it does) and destructive." Krugman, Paul. End This Depression Now! New York: W. W. Norton, 2012. Which of the following governmental policies would the author most likely support during an economic crisis?
    Increase the eligibility age for retirement and health care benefits
    Direct funding toward public works projects
    Raise income taxes on all income levels
    Slash the budget deficit by cutting social welfare programs
    120s
  • Q15
    End This Depression Now! "If you look at what Austerians want—fiscal policy that focuses on deficits rather than on job creation, monetary policy that obsessively fights even the hint of inflation and raises interest rates even in the face of mass unemployment—all of it in effect serves the interests of creditors, of those who lend as opposed to those who borrow and/or work for a living. Lenders want governments to make honoring their debts the highest priority, and they oppose any action on the monetary side that either deprives bankers of returns by keeping rates low or erodes the value of claims through inflation.... The trouble is that in the current situation, insisting on perpetuating suffering isn’t the grown-up, mature thing to do. It’s both childish (judging policy by how it feels, not what it does) and destructive." Krugman, Paul. End This Depression Now! New York: W. W. Norton, 2012. Which of the following ideological perspectives is best represented by this passage?
    Libertarianism
    Liberalism
    Laissez-faire capitalism
    Conservatism
    120s

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