AH8.1 Reagan and the Resurgence of Conservatism

What political ideology believes the government should play a more active role in government helping disadvantaged people through social program?

• libertarianism

• liberalism

• communism

• conservatism

What political ideology believes the government’s power should be restricted and limited maintaining traditional ideas and institutions?

• libertarianism

• liberalism

• communism

• conservatism

What crisis ended once Ronald Reagan was elected and President Jimmy Carter left office?

• Iran Contra Scandal

• Iran Hostage Crisis

• Watergate

• Exxon Valdez oil spill

What was Regan’s economic policy of reducing taxes for the wealthy at the expense of social programs?

• demand-side economics

• right-wing wages

• supply-side economics

• trickle-up economics

What did President Reagan label the Soviet Union?

• Evil Empire

• Axis of Evil

• Communist Crooks

• Fiends of Freedom

What country did the Soviet Union invade leading to their own 'Vietnam situation' forcing American to aid the rebels of this same country.

• Iran

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• Turkey

Who was the first female appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Sandra Day O’Connor

• Geraldine Ferraro

• Elana Kagen

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg