Heimler Topic 8.14: Society in Transition

What program is associated with Lyndon Johnson that aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice?

• The New Deal

• The Great Society

• The New Frontier

• The Square Deal

Which conservative group was known for opposing communism and spreading right-wing conspiracy theories?

• The New Right

• The John Birch Society

• The Young Americans for Freedom

• The Moral Majority

Who was a key figure in the conservative movement, known for founding the National Review?

• Jerry Falwell

• James Dobson

• Barry Goldwater

• William F. Buckley

Who founded the Moral Majority, merging Christianity with conservative politics?

• James Dobson

• Jerry Falwell

• William F. Buckley

• Barry Goldwater

What Supreme Court decision legalized abortion and sparked significant opposition from the religious right?

• Bakke v. University of California

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

What economic condition in the 1970s combined high inflation with stagnant economic growth?

• Deflation

• Recession

• Stagflation

• Depression

Which president's re-election campaign was tarnished by the Watergate scandal?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

What term describes the economic mess of the 1970s characterized by high inflation and stagnant growth?

• Stagflation

• Recession

• Depression

• Hyperinflation

What was the primary concern of conservatives regarding the Equal Rights Amendment?

• It would enforce affirmative action

• It would undermine traditional family values

• It would lead to economic instability

• It would increase government spending

What was the outcome of the Bakke v. University of California case?

• Minority quotas were upheld as constitutional

• Race could be a factor in admissions, but not the only one

• The case was dismissed without a ruling

• Affirmative action was completely outlawed