CH 32.2 The Domestic Mission Quiz

What economic theory did the Bush administration strongly support?

• Supply-side economics

• Classical economics

• Keynesian economics

• Monetarism

What was the primary goal of the No Child Left Behind Act?

• To improve student performance in reading and math

• To increase funding for private schools

• To eliminate federal funding for education

• To reduce the number of standardized tests

Which event highlighted the Bush administration's difficulty in addressing economic inequality?

• The Iraq War

• The 9/11 attacks

• Hurricane Katrina

• The 2004 Presidential Election

What was a major criticism of the Bush administration's tax cuts?

• They disproportionately benefited the wealthy

• They led to a balanced budget

• They reduced the national debt

• They primarily benefited the middle class

What was a significant consequence of the subprime mortgage crisis?

• A decrease in credit card debt

• A rise in manufacturing jobs

• The collapse of major financial institutions

• Increased home ownership rates

What was the purpose of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)?

• To increase military spending

• To bail out troubled financial institutions

• To provide healthcare to uninsured Americans

• To fund new public schools

Which sector received emergency loans as part of the federal bailout during the Great Recession?

• The education sector

• The auto industry

• The technology sector

• The healthcare sector

What was a major factor in the widening education gap in the U.S.?

• Increased funding for public schools

• Serious achievement gaps between White students and students of color

• The No Child Left Behind Act

• Higher test scores among students of color

What was a key feature of charter schools encouraged by the Bush administration?

• They were fully funded by federal taxes

• They were exempt from some public school rules

• They only accepted students from wealthy families

• They did not receive any private donations

What was a significant outcome of the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election?

• John Kerry won the presidency

• The Democratic Party gained control of the Senate

• George W. Bush won a second term

• The Republican Party lost seats in the House