Richard Nixon's "New Federalism"

Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

• Richard Nixon

• Buzz Aldrin

• John F. Kennedy

• Neil Armstrong

What was the main goal of Nixon's domestic policy?

• Expand the federal government

• Increase welfare benefits

• Reduce the size of the federal government

• Promote liberalism

What was Nixon's stance on the Great Society programs?

• He believed they were too burdensome

• He supported them fully

• He had no opinion on them

• He wanted to expand them

Why did Nixon's welfare reform plan fail?

• It was too liberal for Congress

• It was deemed unconstitutional

• Both parties in Congress opposed it

• It was too conservative for Congress

What was the Southern Strategy?

• A plan to desegregate schools in the South

• A political strategy to gain support in the South

• A military strategy during the Vietnam War

• A plan to improve the South's economy

How did Nixon's presidency impact the political landscape in the South?

• It became more liberal

• It shifted towards the Democratic Party

• It remained unchanged

• It shifted towards the Republican Party

What economic problem did Nixon face during his presidency?

• Deflation

• Stagflation

• Inflation

• Recession

What was the main purpose of Nixon's visit to China?

• To form a military alliance

• To end the Vietnam War

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To sign a trade agreement

What was Nixon's greatest achievement in foreign policy?

• Creating NATO

• Ending the Vietnam War

• Signing the SALT I treaty

• Joining the European Union

What did the SALT I treaty achieve?

• Ended the Cold War

• Limited nuclear arms

• Reduced economic tariffs

• Expanded NATO