Politics and Economics Vocab

What was Nixon's plan to decrease the power of the federal government called?

• Family Assistance Plan

• Southern Strategy

• Revenue Sharing

• New Federalism

What did Nixon introduce that allowed state and local officials to spend federal dollars with few limits?

• Law and Order policies

• Revenue Sharing

• Family Assistance Plan

• New Federalism

What was the purpose of Nixon's Family Assistance Plan?

• To reform the welfare system

• To decrease unemployment

• To reduce inflation

• To increase federal spending

What did Nixon use to try to win the support of southerners in his reelection campaign?

• New Federalism

• Southern Strategy

• Family Assistance Plan

• Revenue Sharing

What economic situation was Nixon facing during his presidency?

• Recession

• Hyperinflation

• Stagflation

• Deflation

What did Nixon try to do to combat stagflation?

• Lower taxes and increase the budget

• Raise taxes and cut the budget

• Increase federal spending on social programs

• Decrease interest rates

What caused a significant increase in oil prices during Nixon's presidency?

• Increased demand for oil in the United States

• Decreased oil production in the United States

• The formation of OPEC

• A war in the Middle East and OPEC's embargo

What was Nixon's action towards Congress when he refused to spend money on programs he did not like?

• Constitutional

• Unconstitutional

• Supported by the Supreme Court

• Ignored by federal courts

How did Nixon attempt to slow school desegregation?

• By increasing federal funding for schools

• By appointing liberal justices to the Supreme Court

• By opposing the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

• By supporting the Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was Nixon's approach to dealing with riots and antiwar protests?

• Promoting the Family Assistance Plan

• Following 'law and order' policies

• Implementing revenue sharing

• Expanding the welfare system