Exam 31: From the “Age of Limits” to the Age of Reagan

A) military bases in Okinawa.
B) sugar plantations in the Philippines.
C) the Panama Canal.
D) the island of Guam.
E) the UN Security Council.

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A) contained a strong populist tradition.
B) included both the Southeast and Southwest.
C) continued to grow dramatically.
D) both was the most populous area of the country and contained a strong populist tradition.
E) All these answers are correct.

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A) criminal sentencing.
B) property taxes.
C) affirmative action.
D) illegal immigration.
E) gay marriage.

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President Carter and President Reagan di...

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A) the Republicans making large gains in the Senate and House.
B) the Democratic Party choosing Walter Mondale as the presidential nominee.
C) President Ronald Reagan winning all but one state.
D) the first woman, Geraldine Ferraro, appearing on a major party national ticket.
E) Jesse Jackson making a bid for the Democratic nomination.

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A) make nuclear war obsolete.
B) enable the United States to make a successful "first strike" anywhere in the world.
C) protect all of the United States' allies.
D) bring an end to communism.
E) bridge the "missile gap" with the Soviet Union.

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A) replacing Henry Kissinger as secretary of state.
B) the signing of an arms control agreement with the Soviet Union.
C) shifting away from the Nixon policies of engaging China in diplomacy.
D) helping Israel obtain control of a large portion of the Sinai from Egypt.
E) attempting to secure the release of American hostages in Iran.

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A) had major success in redefining public policy.
B) succeeded in making his personality a central feature of his presidency.
C) faced strong opposition from a majority of policy-makers in government.
D) initially pledged to serve only one term.
E) was very involved in the day-to-day affairs of running the government.

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During the Carter administration, the nation faced several economic troubles. Some of the sources of these troubles included high inflation rates, rising unemployment, and a growing trade deficit. Additionally, there were energy shortages and high oil prices that further strained the economy. The combination of these factors contributed to a period of stagflation, where the economy experienced stagnant growth and high inflation simultaneously. This led to a decrease in consumer confidence and overall economic uncertainty during this time.

A) convincing most of its Western European allies to boycott the 1980 summer Olympic Games.
B) mobilizing NATO airstrikes.
C) cutting off all diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union.
D) withdrawing the SALT I treaty from Senate consideration.
E) imposing economic sanctions on the Soviet Union.

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A) inability to contain a worsening recession.
B) invasion of Panama.
C) decision to lower taxes.
D) admission of corruption within the White House staff.
E) decision not to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.

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During the George H.W. Bush administration, political gridlock was a significant issue that plagued his relations with Congress. This was primarily due to the divided government, with Democrats controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate, while President Bush was a Republican. This led to frequent clashes and disagreements over policies and legislation, making it difficult for Bush to get his domestic policy initiatives passed. Bush faced significant challenges in getting his domestic policy initiatives through Congress. Despite his efforts to work with Democrats and find bipartisan solutions, many of his proposals faced opposition and ultimately stalled in Congress. One notable example was his failed attempt to pass comprehensive healthcare reform, which faced resistance from both Democrats and Republicans. Overall, Bush struggled to make significant progress on his domestic policy agenda due to the political gridlock and challenges of working with a divided Congress. While he had some successes, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act Amendments, many of his other initiatives faced significant obstacles and were not ultimately passed into law. This political gridlock ultimately hindered Bush's ability to effectively advance his domestic policy agenda during his presidency.

A) the Democratic Party nominated the almost entirely unknown governor of Arkansas.
B) President Gerald Ford faced his stiffest opposition from moderate Republicans.
C) the Democrats nominated a political novice.
D) Ronald Reagan mounted a powerful challenge against President Ford.
E) Gerald Ford won the popular vote but lost the election.

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