Unit 14 Transitions and Conservatism Test

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How did Nixon's attempt to make the Supreme Court more conservative backfire on him?

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His conservative judges didn't always take his conservative stance.

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What effect did the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War have on the executive branch of the United States Government?

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They made this branch the most powerful branch of government.

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What factor led to Nixon's reelection in 1972? Options: He promised to visit mainland China. He promised to end the war in Vietnam. He promised to support the Watergate investigation. He promised to nominate new Supreme Court justices.

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He promised to end the war in Vietnam.

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Which was part of Ford’s “WIN” program? Options: Taxes were increased for middle class Americans., Americans had to cut back on their use of oil and gas., Major government programs received increased funding., Government regulation was increased for the health industry.

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Americans had to cut back on their use of oil and gas.

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How was Jimmy Carter similar to Woodrow Wilson?

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They both sought to use moral principles to guide U.S. foreign policy.

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Who made up the Moral Majority?

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evangelical Christians

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What was significant about Mondale’s choice of running mate in 1984?

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He chose a woman.

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Why did Bush believe that he had to raise taxes during his presidency?

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The federal deficit was nearly $3 trillion.

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What was Reagan’s strategy for addressing apartheid?

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He used a policy of constructive engagement with South Africa.

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In August 1974, Richard Nixon becomes the first president to do what?

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Resign