9.2: Ronald Reagan's Policies and Beliefs Quiz

Who was the former actor that appealed to many Americans with references to the "good old days"?

• George Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

What economic theory did Reagan argue would end inflation without increasing national debt?

• Keynesian economics

• Supply-side economics

• Demand-side economics

• Classical economics

What policy did Reagan support that turned over federal control of some social welfare programs to the states?

• New Federalism

• The New Deal

• The Great Society

• The Fair Deal

What was the group of wealthy Americans committed to unrestricted capitalism called?

• The New Deal Coalition

• The Reagan Coalition

• The Silent Majority

• The Moral Majority

What did Reagan push through Congress to simplify tax laws?

• A tax increase

• A tax cut

• A new tax

• A tax freeze

What was the economic impact of Reagan's policies on the national debt?

• The national debt decreased

• The national debt remained the same

• The national debt increased

• The national debt was eliminated

What did Reagan's critics call his economic theories?

• Keynesian economics

• Voodoo economics

• Classical economics

• Supply-side economics

What was one of the key takeaways of Ronald Reagan's victory in the presidential election of 1980?

• Increased government regulation

• Significant tax cuts

• Increased military spending

• Increased social welfare programs

What did Reagan believe was the cause of inflation?

• High taxes

• Big government

• Low interest rates

• High unemployment

What did Reagan's presidency promote regarding social values?

• Traditional social values

• Progressive social values

• Liberal social values

• Modern social values