Spring Semester Final Review

In what direction was Nixon attempting to move the United States towards during his presidency?

• A more conservative direction

• A more liberal direction

• A more international direction

• Towards a more authoritarian direction

What is New Federalism?

• Nixon's domestic policy plan

• Ford's domestic policy plan

• Johnson's domestic policy plan

• Carter's domestic policy plan

Select all that apply: What changes did Nixon make for welfare?

• Guaranteed welfare recipients a yearly payment of $1600.

• Established a minimum wage for welfare recipients.

• Increased the number of welfare recipients eligible for benefits.

• Allowed welfare recipients to keep more of their income.

• Required recipients to take any reasonable job offered to them.

What was the result of Nixon’s attempt to change the welfare system?

• He was never able to implement it, due to it failing in the legislature.

• He was successful in reforming the welfare system.

• He was able to pass legislation to reduce welfare spending.

• He was able to increase the number of people receiving welfare benefits.

Who did Nixon “stand up” for to build his political base up?

• Middle Class Americans

• Lower Class Americans

• Wealthy Americans

• Older Americans

What did Nixon's political base want the most from him?

• Restoring law and order

• Establishing diplomatic relations

• Increasing military spending

• Reducing taxes

What are two examples of Nixon using his powers to spy on or investigate his enemies?

• Having the FBI illegally wire-tap phones.

• Having the CIA investigate the private lives of liberal leaders.

• Using the CIA to launch covert military operations against his opponents.

• Setting up a surveillance network to track the activities of his enemies.

How did Nixon’s Southern Strategy get him more supporters?

• He promised to halt new Civil Rights legislation.

• He promised to increase new Civil Rights legislation.

• He promised to pay reparations to African Americans.

• He promised to increase welfare benefits.

This term refers to the U.S. prioritizing relationships with foreign powers, based on their influence and power.

• Realpolitik

• Southern Strategy

• Stagflation

• Internationalism

What did Nixon do, legally speaking, in 1972?

• He committed several felonies

• He signed the Clean Air Act

• He established diplomatic relations with China

• He declared a national emergency