
Unit 4.8- 4.10 - ideology and policy making, economic policy and social policy
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- Q1Which 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
- Q2Which 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
- Q3Which 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
- Q4Which 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
- Q5Prayer 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?ConservativeLiberalRepublicanLibertarian120s
- Q6The 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
- Q7Which 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
- Q8If a candidate campaigned to increase her constituents’ equality of opportunity, she would most likely pledge toSupport the implementation of a regressive income taxCut the capital gains taxEliminate the estate taxTie the minimum wage to inflation120s
- Q9Which 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
- Q10Which 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
- Q11Government 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
- Q12Which 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