Chapter 53 Progressing Level Self-Assessment

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Which of these BEST describes the goal of President Richard Nixon's New Federalism policy?

• to expand the federal Food Stamp Program

• to shrink the size and power of the federal government

• to reduce the federal government's support for Medicare and Medicaid

• to increase the number of poor families eligible for federal assistance

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Stagflation is a condition that occurs when

• living standards rise and poverty rates fall over time.

• prices and unemployment both rise rapidly over time.

• production and consumption both rise slowly over time.

• wages and productivity stay about the same over time.

President Nixon’s foreign policy was based on realpolitik, which is a political policy centered on

• practical rather than idealistic concerns.

• peaceful negotiation rather than warfare.

• economic goals rather than social goals.

• using intimidation rather than compromise.

How did the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty help limit the number of nuclear weapons in the USSR and the United States?

• It was based on an honesty policy in which the nations reported the number of missiles they had daily

• It used satellites with cameras that photographed missiles so that the nations could monitor each other

• It required that both nations build and keep all of their missiles together in the United Nations' vault.

• It employed the neutral countries of France, England, and Spain to monitor the two nations' missiles.

What caused the U.S. energy crisis in the 1970s?

• Countries in the Middle East established an oil embargo on the United States.

• The USSR lacked enough oil to sell to the United States after the Vietnam War.

• Vietnam and Cambodia sold oil at much lower prices than the United States.

• France charged the United States extremely high tariffs on oil shipments.

Which of these describes the MOST important outcome of President Nixon's visit to China?

• The United States and China reestablished diplomatic relations.

• The Chinese government agreed to give up its claims to Taiwan.

• The United States and China resolved long-standing trade disputes.

• The Chinese government agreed to limit its production of nuclear missiles.

Which of these events triggered the Watergate scandal?

• the publication of President Nixon's "enemies list"

• the installation of a secret taping system in the Oval Office

• the bungled burglary of the Democratic National Headquarters

• the revelation of bribery charges against Vice President Spiro Agnew

Which of the following events brought an end to the Watergate scandal?

• the resignation of President Nixon

• the impeachment of President Nixon

• the appointment of Vice President Ford

• the resignation of Vice President Agnew

What building was broken into during the Watergate Break-in?

• The Capitol Building
• The White House
• Republican Headquarters
• Democratic Headquarters

What communist nations did president Nixon extend relations to during his Administration?

• Cuba
• China
• Soviet Union
• Both China and Soviet Union