Worksheets4.30 Nixon's New Federalism Questions
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
When did man first set foot on the moon?
July 20, 1969
July 20, 1970
July 20, 1968
July 20, 1971
Who were the first men to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins
John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin
What goal set by JFK in 1962 was fulfilled by the moon landing?
Landing a man on the moon
Building a space station
Sending a satellite to Mars
Exploring the ocean depths
What was the name of Richard Nixon's domestic plan?
New Federalism
Great Society
New Deal
Fair Deal
What direction did Nixon want to move the US toward during his presidency?
More conservative
More liberal
More socialist
More progressive
What did Nixon believe about the federal government?
It was too small and needed more power
It was too big and held too much responsibility
It was perfect as it was
It needed to be abolished
What did Nixon's policies seek to do with the powers of the federal government?
Centralize them
Abolish them
Redistribute them to state and local governments
Increase them
What was the purpose of revenue sharing as mentioned in the document?
To increase taxes
To redistribute federal funds to states
To reduce state responsibilities
To eliminate federal funding
What change did the Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 bring?
Increased federal control over state spending
Loosened rules on how states could spend federal funds
Reduced federal funding to states
Eliminated state responsibilities
What was a cornerstone of Nixon's overhaul?
Revising Welfare
Increasing Taxes
Reducing Military Spending
Expanding Education
What was the purpose of the Family Assistance Plan?
To reduce taxes
To provide free education
To guarantee welfare recipients a yearly payment
To increase military spending
What was required of welfare recipients under the Family Assistance Plan?
To volunteer in the community
To take any reasonable job offered
To attend college
To join the military
What was the outcome of the bill for the Family Assistance Plan?
It was passed
It was vetoed
It was voted down
It was ignored
What did Nixon do after the defeat of his welfare reform plan?
He resigned from his position.
He worked to please both parties in Congress.
He increased federal social programs.
He ignored the Congress.
How did Nixon attempt to deal with federal social programs?
By increasing their funding.
By directly abolishing them.
By denying them funds.
By promoting them.
By 1973, how much money did Nixon withhold from programs that provided low-income urban housing, health services, and education?
$10 billion
$15 billion
$20 billion
$25 billion
What was the result when recipients sued Nixon for withholding funds?
The courts supported Nixon
The courts ordered Nixon to release the funding
The recipients lost the case
The case was dismissed
Which programs did Nixon secretly continue to fund?
Education and Housing
Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
Health Services and Education
Urban Development and Health Services
What did Nixon aim to restore in America according to the text?
Economic prosperity
Law and order
Technological advancement
Educational reform
Who created an "enemies list" filled with individuals who opposed his policies?
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald Ford
What unethical actions did Nixon take against his enemies?
Used the FBI to wiretap and record phone calls
Sent them gifts
Invited them to the White House
Gave them awards
Who was Nixon's vice president who attacked young liberals and the media?
Spiro Agnew
Hubert Humphrey
Walter Mondale
Nelson Rockefeller
What was Nixon's strategy called to change the electoral game in favor of the Republican party?
Northern Strategy
Eastern Strategy
Southern Strategy
Western Strategy
Since Reconstruction, which political party did the South consistently vote for?
Republican
Democratic
Independent
Green
What did Nixon hope to achieve by tapping into the anger of Southerners?
Make them vote Democratic
Make them vote Republican
Make them vote Independent
Make them vote Green
What was one reason the South would vote Republican ever since Nixon's strategy?
Economic policies
Civil rights
Foreign policies
Environmental issues
What is stagflation?
When the economy grows, unemployment rate falls, and prices fall
When the economy shrinks, unemployment rate rises, and prices rise
When the economy remains stable, unemployment rate remains stable, and prices remain stable
When the economy shrinks, unemployment rate falls, and prices rise
What was one of the causes of stagflation mentioned in the text?
Increase in agricultural production
Deficit spending to fund Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” programs
Decrease in oil prices
Increase in technological advancements
What did Nixon propose to deal with the crisis of stagflation?
Increase government spending and reduce taxes
Raise taxes and cut government spending
Lower taxes and increase government spending
Maintain current tax levels and government spending
What does the term "realpolitik" mean in German?
Political realism
Political idealism
Political fantasy
Political theory
Who co-designed the policy of "realpolitik" with Nixon?
Henry Kissinger
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
George Washington
Under realpolitik, how did the U.S. change its dealings with other nations?
Based on their power and influence
Only with democratic nations
Ignoring communist nations
Focusing on economic status
Which policy was initiated as a result of realpolitik?
Détente
Isolationism
Expansionism
Neutrality
What did the countries agree to after Nixon's visit to China?
To start a space program together
To establish embassies and engage in scientific and cultural exchanges
To build a joint military base
To create a new currency
Who was the U.S. Secretary of State that co-designed Nixon's visit to China?
Henry Kissinger
John Kerry
Madeleine Albright
Colin Powell
What does the German term "realpolitik" mean?
Political realism
Economic strategy
Military power
Cultural diplomacy
What was one of the significant outcomes of Nixon's visit to China?
Strengthened relations between China and the United States
Increased tensions with Europe
Isolation of the United States
Strengthened Soviet Union's position
In 1972, which U.S. president became the first sitting president to visit the Soviet Union?
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald Ford
What was the main goal of Nixon's visit to the Soviet Union in 1972?
To discuss nuclear armament reductions
To promote tourism
To establish trade agreements
To attend a cultural festival
What was the name of the treaty signed during Nixon's visit to the Soviet Union?
SALT I
START I
INF Treaty
New START
What did the SALT I treaty aim to freeze?
Submarine-launched missiles and intercontinental ballistic missiles
Nuclear power plants
Air defense systems
Space exploration programs
How long was the agreement to not build more missiles supposed to last?
5 years
10 years
3 years
1 year
What was the effect of the SALT I treaty on nuclear arms buildup?
Temporary halt
Permanent disarmament
Increase in arms
No effect
