Period 12 Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is a result of the development described in the text above? 

a. The establishment of the world's largest trade zone, leading to the creation of 200,000 jobs in the U.S. by 1995. 

b. The creation of new military alliances between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. 

c. A decrease in global trade due to stricter trade policies. 

d. The implementation of protectionist measures to shield American businesses from foreign competition.

a. The establishment of the world's largest trade zone, leading to the creation of 200,000 jobs in the U.S. by 1995. 

What does President Clinton mean when he says that the U.S. is "ready to compete, and we can win"? 

a. The U.S. is prepared to withdraw from international trade deals in favor of a more isolationist approach. 

b. The U.S. will lead the way in global economic expansion, harnessing the potential of free trade agreements like NAFTA. 

c. The U.S. is ready to abandon free-market principles in favor of state-controlled trade. 

The U.S. seeks to destroy foreign competitors and limit the influence of international trade organizations.

b. The U.S. will lead the way in global economic expansion, harnessing the potential of free trade agreements like NAFTA. 

Why does Clinton emphasize the importance of global economic competition in his speech about NAFTA? 

a. He believes that economic isolationism is the key to ensuring long-term prosperity for the U.S. 

b. He believes that economic competition will lead to an economic downturn in the U.S. 

c. He proposes that international trade is a threat to national security and must be reduced. 

d. He argues that the U.S. needs to engage in international competition to secure jobs, create growth, and maintain its leadership on the world stage.

d. He argues that the U.S. needs to engage in international competition to secure jobs, create growth, and maintain its leadership on the world stage.

Which of the following best explains the rationale behind the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, as described in the excerpt? 

a. It was a compromise to allow LGBTQ+ individuals to serve while maintaining the military’s traditional stance on sexual orientation. 

b. It aimed to promote military efficiency by excluding LGBTQ+ individuals from service altogether. 

c. It ensured that all service members could be open about their sexual orientation without fear of discharge. 

d.  It allowed military service for LGBTQ+ individuals only if they were married to someone of the opposite sex.

a. It was a compromise to allow LGBTQ+ individuals to serve while maintaining the military’s traditional stance on sexual orientation. 

What was a direct consequence of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy for service members who were either open about their sexual orientation or suspected of being LGBTQ+? 

a. They were given the option to serve in special units, isolated from other service members. 

b. They were encouraged to engage in open discussions about their sexual identity to foster a more inclusive environment. 

c. They were exempt from combat duties due to concerns about their safety and morale. 

d. They faced the risk of being dishonorably discharged if their sexual orientation was revealed or if they engaged in any actions related to homosexuality.

d. They faced the risk of being dishonorably discharged if their sexual orientation was revealed or if they engaged in any actions related to homosexuality.

What does the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy reveal about the tension between personal freedoms and institutional norms within the U.S. military during the time it was enacted? 

a. It showed that the military prioritized personal freedoms over traditional values. 

b. It demonstrated the military's attempt to balance LGBTQ+ rights with a complete overhaul of military culture. 

c. It emphasized the military’s focus on preserving its traditional values by limiting the expression of personal identity. 

d. It indicated that the military fully embraced diversity and personal freedoms, regardless of sexual orientation.

c. It emphasized the military’s focus on preserving its traditional values by limiting the expression of personal identity. 

How did the Monica Lewinsky scandal influence public perception of the presidency and the importance of personal conduct in public office? 

a. The scandal reinforced the belief that a president's personal life should be completely separate from their professional duties. 

b. It led to a greater expectation for personal morality in public officials, resulting in more stringent codes of conduct. 

c. It sparked debates about the limits of privacy and the need for transparency in the personal lives of politicians. 

d. The scandal had little to no effect on the public’s expectations of presidential conduct or morality.

c. It sparked debates about the limits of privacy and the need for transparency in the personal lives of politicians. 

In what way did the impeachment process following the Monica Lewinsky scandal affect American politics, particularly in relation to partisanship? 

a. The impeachment process united both parties in a collective effort to restore trust in government institutions. 

b. It had no significant impact on partisanship as the impeachment process was seen as an apolitical decision. 

c. The impeachment led to a decline in political engagement as many Americans were disillusioned by the spectacle. 

d. It intensified partisan divisions, with Democrats and Republicans using the scandal to further their respective political agendas.

d. It intensified partisan divisions, with Democrats and Republicans using the scandal to further their respective political agendas.

What long-term impact did the Lewinsky scandal have on the political careers of those involved, particularly President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky? 

a. While President Clinton’s approval rating temporarily dropped, his legacy was largely unaffected, and he finished his term with strong public backing. 

b. Both Clinton and Lewinsky faced long-term career setbacks, with Clinton being removed from office and Lewinsky becoming a pariah in public life. 

c. Monica Lewinsky became a prominent political figure, capitalizing on the media attention and gaining widespread support. 

d. President Clinton’s approval ratings soared after the scandal, and he continued his political career without any significant consequences.

a. While President Clinton’s approval rating temporarily dropped, his legacy was largely unaffected, and he finished his term with strong public backing. 

What was a key component of Bill Clinton’s domestic policy? 

a. Reduction of the federal budget 

b. Welfare reform to encourage work over dependency 

c. Expansion of military spending 

d. Nationwide ban on all immigration 

e. Introduction of a universal healthcare system

b. Welfare reform to encourage work over dependency 

The major foreign policy conflict that dominated Clinton’s second term was: 

a. The Gulf War 

b. The Rwandan Genocide 

c. The Bosnian War 

d. The Korean War 

e. The Iraq War

c. The Bosnian War 

What economic milestone did the U.S. achieve during Clinton’s presidency? 

a. The lowest unemployment rate in U.S. history 

b. A balanced federal budget and budget surplus 

c. A major increase in defense spending 

d. A nationwide recession 

e. Widespread tax increases

b. A balanced federal budget and budget surplus 

Which of the following events led to Bill Clinton's impeachment? 

a. His involvement in the Vietnam War 

b. The Monica Lewinsky scandal 

c. The passage of NAFTA 

d. His handling of the Oklahoma City bombing 

e. His expansion of the military budget

b. The Monica Lewinsky scandal 

Which of the following best describes the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? 

a. It led to a decrease in trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico 

b. It facilitated stronger labor unions in the three countries 

c. It established free trade and increased economic interdependence between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico 

d. It allowed the U.S. to impose higher tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods 

e. It decreased job opportunities for workers in the U.S.

c. It established free trade and increased economic interdependence between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico 

How did the Clinton administration handle the economic crisis of the early 1990s? 

a. By dramatically cutting government spending across all sectors 

b. By enacting tax increases for the wealthiest Americans and reducing the national deficit 

c. By focusing on military expansion to create jobs 

d. By expanding social programs without reducing spending 

e. By reducing corporate taxes and encouraging deregulation

b. By enacting tax increases for the wealthiest Americans and reducing the national deficit 

Which of the following developments resulted from the above text?

a. National unity regarding the USA PATRIOT Act

b. The expansion of the American surveillance state

c. Decreased federal power over citizens

d. Increased federal protection of civil liberties by the government

b. The expansion of the American surveillance state

Which of the following groups would be most opposed to the developments resulting from the text?

a. Authoritarian conservatives

b. Federal agencies

c. Free speech advocates

d. Homeland security advocates

c. Free speech advocates

The developments described in the excerpt are least analogous to which of the following?

a. Alien & Sedition Acts in the 1800s

b. Surveillance of Civil Rights activists in the 1960s

c. McCarthyism in the 1950s

d. The passage of the Fourth Amendment in the 1790s

d. The passage of the Fourth Amendment in the 1790s

Which of the following is NOT a result of the developments described above?

a. Swift military action in Afghanistan to hunt for al-Qaeda leadership

b. Expansion of the definition of terrorism

c. Shrinking of executive powers

d. Creation of federal agencies

c. Shrinking of executive powers

Which of the following was the most important foreign policy goal immediately after 9/11?

a. Establishment of stability in the Middle East

b. Capturing of al-Qaeda leadership

c. Disarmament of Middle eastern governments

d. Establishment of US-backed democratic governments on the Arabian Peninsula

b. Capturing of al-Qaeda leadership

Which of the following is true about the War on Terror based on the above text?

a. It was an immediate response to the 9/11 attacks

b. The government was slow to act overseas

c. Its effects were negligible in the Middle East

d. It was successful in that it ended terrorism in the United States

a. It was an immediate response to the 9/11 attacks

Which of the following best describes the primary motivation for establishing the Department of Homeland Security according to the text?

a.  To centralize all federal law enforcement agencies under one command.

b. To improve economic security by monitoring connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism.

c. To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States and minimize the damage from attacks that do occur.

d. To ensure that all functions of transferred entities remain unaffected by the creation of the new department.

c. To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States and minimize the damage from attacks that do occur.

According to the text, which entity maintains the primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting acts of terrorism?

a. The Department of Homeland Security

b. The Department of Justice

c. Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies

d. Specialized counter-terrorism units within the military

c. Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies

Which of the following is explicitly stated as a goal to avoid during homeland security efforts?

a. Increasing cooperation with international allies in counter-terrorism operations. 

b. Diminishing the overall economic security of the United States.

c. Implementing stricter border control measures to prevent the entry of terrorists.

d. Neglecting the monitoring of connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism

b. Diminishing the overall economic security of the United States.

Which military operation was an IMMEDIATE response to the 9/11 attacks?

a. Operation Neptune Spear

b. Operation Iraqi Freedom

c. Operation Desert Storm

d. Operation Enduring Freedom

e. Operation Eagle Claw

d. Operation Enduring Freedom

 George W. Bush claimed that this world leader possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction?

a. Tony Blair

b. Jacques Chirac

c. Saddam Hussein

d. Atal Vajpayee

e. Rolf Ekéus

c. Saddam Hussein

Operation Neptune Spear resulted in the death of which terrorist mastermind?

a. Osama Bin Laden

b. Mohammad Atta

c. Ahmed Ali

d. Saddam Hussein

e. Hassan Al-Din

a. Osama Bin Laden

Which of the following was NOT a motivation behind the 9/11 attacks?

a. United States support and funding for Israel

b. Fundamentalist interpretations of Islamic doctrine

c. United States military presence in Iraq and the Middle East

d. United States sanctions against Iraq after the Gulf War

e. Repression of women in United States society

e. Repression of women in United States society

Which of the following was NOT a federal response to 9/11?

a. Increased surveillance of internet users

b. Tightened aviation security regulations and guidance

c. Creation of the Department of Homeland Security

d. Curtailing of civil liberties in exchange for security

e. Decreased military presence in the Middle East

e. Decreased military presence in the Middle East

Public reactions to global terrorism caused increased prejudice towards which groups in the US?

a. Muslims & Arab-Americans

b. Catholics & European Immigrants

c. Jews & Israeli-Americans

d. Atheists

e. Buddhists & East Asian-Americans

a. Muslims & Arab-Americans

What was the purpose of the JGTRRA?

a. Increase tax paid on dividends

b. Encourage people to hold on to their money

c. aid the lower class

d. Stimulate the economy

d. Stimulate the economy

What caused the JGTRRA to be passed?

a. Arguments for less government intervention

b. 9/11 attacks and 2001 recession

c. arguments against helping wealthier Americans 

d. strong government coalition and agreement

b. 9/11 attacks and 2001 recession

How did the JGTRRA change the child tax credit?

a. Increased the credit amount

b. Eliminated it entirely

c. lowered the maximum credit amount

d. Greatened amount of time to get payments

a. Increased the credit amount

What was the main purpose of the EESA of 2008?

a. Made stricter financial regulation

b. Reduce the national debt and deficit

c. Provide financial support and stabilize banking sector

d. Stimulate the economy

c. Provide financial support and stabilize banking sector

What were the immediate effects of the EESA?

a. A rise in the stock market and foreign markets

b. Increased liquidity and decreased volatility

c. recovery of the economy and job growth

d. Direct and immediate help to homeowners

b. Increased liquidity and decreased volatility

What period’s acts was the EESA most similar to?

a. New Frontier

b. Great Society

c. Fair Deal

d. New Deal

d. New Deal

What caused the spikes in unemployment during 2001 and 2003?

a. The dot com burst

b. Bush Tax Cuts

c. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

d. Banking crisis

a. The dot com burst

What majorly did the government do to aid unemployment in this time period?

a. Created the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation

b. Increased tax with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001

c. spent money on public works and infrastructure through the PWA

d. Passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

a. Created the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation

What led to a decrease in unemployment during 2006 and 2007?

a. Tax cuts

b. Growing labor force

c. Housing market boom and job growth

d. Weakening labor market

c. Housing market boom and job growth

The collapse of which major financial institution caused the banking crisis in 2008?

a. Lehman Brothers

b. Morgan Stanley

c. Bank of America

d. AIG

e. Goldman Sachs

a. Lehman Brothers

What was an argument against the Bush Tax Cuts?

a. Unfairly helped lower class

b. Too small to be of use

c. Unfairly helped upper class

d. Marginal tax rates increased

e. Led to less national debt

c. Unfairly helped upper class

What wasn’t a reason for the housing bubble burst?

a. over speculation

b. Lax regulation

c. lenient lending standards

d. Low interest rates

e. The 2008 financial crash

e. The 2008 financial crash

What company didn’t get bailed out by the government?

a. General Motors

b. Lehman Brothers

c. AIG

d. Fannie Mae

e. Bank of America

b. Lehman Brothers

What measures didn’t the Federal Reserve take to help the economy?

a. Issued guidance statements

b. lowered interest rates

c. practiced supply side economics

d. Practiced quantitative easing

e. Bailed banks

c. practiced supply side economics

What wasn’t an effect of Bush’s quote? “If money isn’t loosened up, this sucker could go down!” - September 2008

a. Gave Paulson the ability to take actions to stabilize the economy

b. Gave clarity to the financial situation

c. Made people lose trust in financial institutions

d. Showed that the government was willing to do what they needed to restore the money market

e. Allowed Bernanke to purchase securities and add money to the financial system

d. Showed that the government was willing to do what they needed to restore the money market

What was the primary goal of the movement described in the excerpt?

a. To promote free markets  

b. To advocate for the reduction of government spending

c. To advocate for tax-cuts

d. To protest growing economic inequality

d. To protest growing economic inequality

What historical situation most directly contributed to the creation of the movement described in the excerpt?

a. The Great Recession

b. The Great Depression

c. The war in Iraq

d. Globalization

a. The Great Recession

Which idea is most closely associated with this movement?

a. Progressivism

b. Populism

c. Conservatism

d. Nationalism

b. Populism

Obama’s use of drones and special forces reflected which shift in US Military strategy?

a. A move toward large-scale, prolonged ground invasions to stabilize foreign governments 

b. A preference for covert, precision strikes to target terrorism while minimizing American casualties 

c. A return to Cold War style proxy wars, which focus on supporting opposing superpowers.

d. An effort to establish permanent US military bases in conflict zones.

b. A preference for covert, precision strikes to target terrorism while minimizing American casualties 

The emphasis on multinational action over unilateral US military involvement is an attempt to

a. Avoid international criticism and share the military burdens

b. Increase American military presence globally

c. Encourage authoritarian regimes to maintain stability to forces

d. Shift in responsibility for conflicts to regional powers.

a. Avoid international criticism and share the military burdens

US intervention in Libya showed a limitation of the government’s new military strategy because

a. It failed to stabilize the country after the dictator’s removal

b. It relied mainly on ground troops, leading to many American casualties

c. It was done without any coalition partners or international support

d. It resulted in a quick decisive victory that ended all regional conflict.

a. It failed to stabilize the country after the dictator’s removal

The goals for Obamacare could be historically compared primarily to programs in

a. The New Freedom proposed by Woodrow Wilson

b. The New Deal proposed by Franklin D. Roosevelt

c. The Square Deal proposed by Theodre Roosevelt

d. The Great Society proposed by Lyndon B. Johnson

d. The Great Society proposed by Lyndon B. Johnson

Which group would have advocated strongest for the repealing of Obamacare as mentioned in the excerpt?

a. Conservatives in the 2000s

b. Civil Rights advocates in the 1960s

c. Progressive reformers in the 1920s

d. Supporters and beneficiaries of the Social Security Program

a. Conservatives in the 2000s

What is one of the primary causes of the Affordable Care Act to be passed.

a. The 2008 recession causing people to lose their job-mandated health insurance

b. Growing number of individuals diagnosed with chronic illnesses

c. The Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright

d. The previous trend of government emphasis with the Medicare and Medicaid programs

a. The 2008 recession causing people to lose their job-mandated health insurance

Which of the following provisions was NOT a core component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (also known as Obamacare)?

a. Expansion of Medicaid eligibility in all 50 states

b. Individual mandate requiring most Americans to have health insurance

c. Creation of health insurance exchanges

d. Prohibition on denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions

e. Tax credits to help low-income individuals buy private insurance

a. Expansion of Medicaid eligibility in all 50 states

During Obama's presidency, which country did the United States officially re-establish diplomatic relations with after more than 50 years of severance?

a. Vietnam

b. North Korea

c. Cuba

d. Venezuela

e. Burma

c. Cuba

Which of the following actions by the Obama administration led to a constitutional debate over the separation of powers?

a. The approval of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act

b. The military intervention in Libya without Congressional authorization

c. The negotiation of the Paris Climate Agreement

d. The Supreme Court nomination of Merrick Garland

e. The expansion of deferred action for undocumented immigrants

b. The military intervention in Libya without Congressional authorization

Barack Obama’s "Hope and Change" message resonated with many Americans because it: 

a. Focused on the need for radical conservative policies 

b. Highlighted the desire for a return to traditional values 

c. Promised a new approach to politics, focusing on optimism and inclusivity 

d. Emphasized maintaining the status quo of political institutions

e. Advocated for immediate deregulation of the financial sector

c. Promised a new approach to politics, focusing on optimism and inclusivity 

Which of the following was a key part of Barack Obama's vision for "Change" during his 2008 presidential campaign? 

a. Strengthening corporate regulations to prevent economic collapse 

b. Cutting government spending and reducing social programs

c. Advocating for more military interventions worldwide 

d. A focus on expanding the fossil fuel industry

e. Universal healthcare and reducing income inequality

e. Universal healthcare and reducing income inequality

What was the primary message behind Barack Obama's "Hope and Change" slogan during his 2008 presidential campaign? 

a. The need for military expansion 

b. A promise to restore economic stability and promote unity 

c. The importance of increasing taxes 

d. The necessity of lowering immigration standards

e. A vision of re-establishing American dominance abroad

b. A promise to restore economic stability and promote unity 

The events described above were the main cause of which of the following developments?

a. Discussions over the use of federal power for state issues

b. Widespread riots which protested against racism and police brutality

c. Public suspicion of the security of the 2020 Presidential Election

d. Protests over COVID-19 restrictions

b. Widespread riots which protested against racism and police brutality

Which of the following was not an effect of the developments caused by the events described in the text?

a. Widespread anti-police sentiment on the political left

b. Clashes between protestors and counter-protestors which ended in violence

c. Improved relations between conservatives and liberals

d. Politically charged media coverage which pitted two sides of America against each other

c. Improved relations between conservatives and liberals

Which of the following groups would probably NOT support the arrest made in this excerpt?

a. Civil rights activists

b. Southern Republicans 

c. Members of the Black Lives Matter movement

d. Northern liberals

b. Southern Republicans 

What event directly preceded the event depicted in the image above?

a. The inauguration of Joe Biden

b. The certification of the 2020 presidential election

c. The passage of a voting rights bill

d. The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump

b. The certification of the 2020 presidential election

The Capital insurrection raised national debate about:

a. The peaceful transfer of power in democracy

b. The structure of the Senate

c. Climate change legislation

d. Social Security expansion

a. The peaceful transfer of power in democracy

What was a legal consequence for former President Trump following the Capitol Riot?

a. He resigned from office

b. He was convicted in a criminal trial

c. He was impeached for the second time

d. He was permanently banned from TV appearances

c. He was impeached for the second time

What federal agency led the health response to COVID-19?

a. IRS

b. CDC

c. CIA

d. FBI

b. CDC

What was one major economic result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.?

a. Surge in manufacturing jobs

b. Return to gold-backed currency

c. Widespread job losses and stimulus payments 

d. Increased fossil fuel production

c. Widespread job losses and stimulus payments 

How did the federal government respond to the economic effects of COVID-19?

a. Cut Social Security

b. Passed large stimulus packages

c. Bailed out foreign government

d. Suspended all domestic air travel

b. Passed large stimulus packages

What major Supreme Court case in 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade?

a. Brown v Board

b. United States v. Nixon

c. Planned Parenthood v. Casey

d. Miranda v. Arizona

e. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

e. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Which piece of legislation was a key part of President Biden’s climate and economic agenda?

a. Green New Deal

b. USA PATRIOT Act

c. Inflation Reduction Act

d. Affordable Care Act

e. Clean Power plan

c. Inflation Reduction Act

What international agreement did the U.S. rejoin under President Biden in 2021? 

a. NATO

b. Warsaw Pact

c. Trans-Pacific Partnership

d. Paris Climate Agreement

e. NAFTA

d. Paris Climate Agreement

What major political issue led to widespread debate over immigration policies during the Trump administration? 

a. The DACA program and border wall construction

b. Climate change and international aid

c. Student visa limitations

d. Refugee resettlement in Canada

e. Expansion of green card quotas

a. The DACA program and border wall construction

What foreign conflict has significantly shaped U.S. foreign policy since 2022?

a. War in Iraq

b. South China Sea Naval Dispute

c. Syrian Civil War

d. North Korea-South Korean Conflict

e. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

e. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

What issue has contributed most to political polarization in the U.S. since 2017?

a. Space exploration

b. Global pandemic responses

c. Immigration and election integrity

d. Education reforms 

e. Farm subsidies

c. Immigration and election integrity