Reagan Quiz

How did Ronald Reagan’s early political beliefs differ from his beliefs later in life?

• Early in life he was a liberal Democrat; later on he was a conservative Republican.

• Early in life he was a supporter of communist countries like the Soviet Union; later on he opposed them.

• Early in life he believed in low taxes; later on, he believed in raising taxes

• Early in life he voted against Franklin D. Roosevelt; later on he opposed him

What implement did Reagan work with in his career before politics?

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What aspect of acting served Reagan best in his political career?

• The ability to become different characters.

• The ability to connect to audiences.

• The ability to memorize long speeches.

• The ability to work long hours.

Why would conservatives want to reduce government spending on social welfare programs?

• They believe poor people don’t really want help.

• They believe that citizens should try to rely more on themselves.

• They believe the government doesn’t have enough money to pay for it.

• They believe welfare is morally wrong.

What made Reagan popular with Democrats during his time as Governor of California?

• His attitude toward social welfare programs.

• His grandfatherly sense of humor.

• His background as a Hollywood actor.

• His willingness to work with members of all parties.

What word best summarizes the mood of the country before Reagan was elected in 1980?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Pacifist

• Warlike

Place the following events in sequence: A) Reagan reverses his political views; B) Reagan becomes governor of California; C) Reagan loses the presidential nomination

• A, B, C

• A ,C ,B

• B, A, C

• C, A, B

As President, Reagan’s economic policies were designed mainly to:

• Make the rich pay a large share of taxes.

• Closely regulate the financial industry

• Spur businesses to produce more

• Lift people out of poverty

What word best describes Reagan’s status today among conservatives?

• Debated

• Reviled

• Forgotten

• Iconic

The first female Supreme Court Justice, appointed by Ronald Reagan.

• Ruther Bader Ginsberg

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Elena Kagan