OP7&8 Modern-post Modern EOC Review

The USA Patriot Act (2001) was passed to

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  recruit volunteers for military service

• protect the United States from terrorists

• prohibit citizens from criticizing government policies

• safeguard civil liberties

One way in which President Andrew Johnson and President Bill Clinton are similar is that both were

• forced to fight an unpopular war

• opposed to civil rights legislation

• sworn into office after the assassination of a president

• acquitted by the Senate after being impeached

Base your answer to the question on the quotation below and on your knowledge of social studies.

 

…In the sixth year since our Nation was attacked, I wish I could report to you that the dangers have ended. They have not. And so it remains the policy of this Government to use every lawful and proper tool of intelligence, diplomacy, law enforcement, and military action to do our duty,

to find these enemies, and to protect the American people.…

President George W. Bush

Which event did President Bush refer to in this quotation?

• Oklahoma City bombing on April 17, 1995

• terrorist actions on September 11, 2001

• Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

• start of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) improved conditions for the disabled by

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  making it illegal to criticize or fire handicapped persons

• mandating easier access to employment and public facilities

• sponsoring Olympic games for the handicapped

• requiring separate classrooms for disabled students

 

Which action did President Ronald Reagan support to achieve economic growth?

• lowering taxes on corporations and individuals

• increasing spending on social welfare programs

• cutting defense budgets

• increasing the regulation of industry

 

The war crimes trials of German military officials after World War II and of Saddam Hussein during the Iraq War (2003–2011) both demonstrate the principle that

• only nations are considered responsible for wartime actions

• international law may not be applied to national leaders

• protection of civil liberties depends on the circumstances at the time

• leaders can be held accountable for crimes against humanity

 

Which charges led to President Bill Clinton’s impeachment?

• excessive use of the pardon power

• perjury and obstruction of justice

• illegal use of campaign funds

• misuse of war powers and deficit spending

 

The passage of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security reflect the determination of the United States government to

• search for weapons of mass destruction in South Asia

• increase the globalization of the economy

• bring about an end to the Cold War

• prevent future terrorist attacks

Base your answers to questions on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

 

"…Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addiction is through technology. Since 2001, we have spent nearly

$10 billion to develop cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable alternative energy sources. And we

are on the threshold of incredible advances.…

President George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, January 31, 2006"

 

In this passage, President George W. Bush suggests Americans can overcome oil

“addiction” by focusing on

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  conservation

• education

• scientific research

• discovery of new oil fields

Base your answers to questions on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

 

…Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addiction is through technology. Since 2001, we have spent nearly

$10 billion to develop cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable alternative energy sources. And we

are on the threshold of incredible advances.…

President George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, January 31, 2006

 

 

Which goal related to United States energy needs is addressed in this speech?

 

• reduce dependence on the Middle East

• supply all energy needs from domestic sources

• decrease offshore drilling

• eliminate the use of all petroleum products