apush final test 7/8

Which political strategy is best reflected in the quote above?

Embracing traditional Republican ideology to appeal to moderates.

What economic context during the 1990s likely influenced Clinton's declaration?

A booming economy with budget surpluses.

Which legislation is most consistent with the idea expressed in Clinton's quote?

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.

Which act of Congress is most directly connected to Clinton's statement?

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.

What was a significant effect of the welfare reform policy mentioned in the quote?

Imposition of time limits and work requirements for welfare recipients.

Which political viewpoint most strongly opposed this reform?

Progressive Democrats.

What major political event did this statement become central to?

The impeachment proceedings against Clinton.

What was the outcome of the impeachment process that followed the scandal?

The Senate acquitted Clinton, allowing him to remain in office.

. Which political consequence followed Clinton's impeachment?

Clinton left office with high approval ratings.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed under Clinton, primarily sought to:

Eliminate trade barriers between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

What was one of the major criticisms of NAFTA during the 1990s?

It led to significant job losses in American manufacturing.

Which of the following best characterizes the US economy during Clinton's presidency?

Strong economic growth with budget surpluses.

One reason Bill Clinton faced criticism from progressive Democrats was his support for:

Commercialization of the internet and the dot-com boom.

Which of the following technology-related trends emerged prominently in the 1990s?

Commercialization of the internet and the dot-com boom.

What was a major education policy initiative during the Clinton administration?

Goals 2000: Educate America Act.

What sentiments were expressed in the United States during the time period in the excerpt?

Fear and shock due to the impact of foreign threats.

Which major event was a direct cause of the passing of the reference document?

The presidential order of a massive military campaign against Afghanistan.

Which one of the effects mentioned below is NOT an effect as a result of the document referenced above?

Decreased the fear of deportation.

Which of the following most immediately caused the actions described above in the excerpt?

Terrorist actions taken against the United States in New York.

What was the biggest direct result of the document referenced above?

The creation of a unified national structure to address threats to homeland security.

The reasons for the existence of the reference document are most synonymous with which of the following in terms of governmental response?

The passage of the National Security Act in 1947.

Which of the following was most directly the cause behind the spike in US troop deployment in Iraq?

Desire for regime change in Iraq due to supposed support for terrorist organizations.

The sharp decrease in US troop numbers after 2011 most likely reflects:

A shift in public opinion and political pressure to end military involvement.

What broader trend in US foreign policy during the early 21st century does the pattern of troop deployment in Iraq most clearly illustrate?

An initial commitment to interventionism followed by war-weariness and disengagement.

In later years, what was the general public perception of George W. Bush's foreign policies?

Efforts to protect national security were controversial.

Which of the following was a major consequence of the US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Bush presidency?

A rise in anti-American sentiment in parts of the Middle East.

The Bush Doctrine marked a shift in US foreign policy by:

Supporting unilateral, preemptive strikes to eliminate perceived threats.

Which of the following dvelepoments most reflected growing opposition to the Iraq War on the home front?

The rise of anti-war protests and declining public trust in government.

Which constitutional principle was central to the Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore (2000) that effectively resolved the 2000 presidential election?

Equal protection under the law.

The controversy surrounding the 2000 presidential election highlighted which of the following challenges in the American electoral system?

The potential for judicial intervention in electoral disputes.

In what ways did President Bush's response to the graph's event echo earlier presidential responses to economic crises?

Like Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bush called for immediate government action to stabilize the financial system.

What event caused the trend in the graph?

The collapse of the housing market due to widespread risky mortgage lending practices combined with unfavorable loans.

Which earlier period in U.S. history experienced similar consumer behaviors that contributed to an economic downturn like the one before the Great Recession?

The 1920s, with installment buying and easy credit fueling a consumer boom.

Which of the following economic policy approaches is most similar to the government-action proposed in the excerpt?

Keynesian interventionism.

The government's decision to purchase illiquid assets during the Great Recession was primarily intended to address which of the following immediate concerns?

A freeze in credit and lending across the financial system.

Which of the following was a long-term effect of the federal response discussed in the excerpt?

Increased federal regulation of the financial industry.

The spike in the unemployment rate between 2008 and 2009 shown above was most directly caused by which of the following?

A decline in consumer and business credit availability.

Compared to the Great Depression's peak unemployment of roughly 25% in 1933, the Great Recession's peak of about 9.6% in 2010 demonstrates that:

U.S. labor markets in 2009-10 were far less severely affected than during the 1930s.

Historians most often point to which longer-term consequence of the recession's labor-market collapse?

The emergence of a "jobless recovery," where growth returns but unemployment remains elevated.

What was one major cause of the Great Recession that began during George W. Bush's presidency?

A collapse of the housing market and risky lending practices.

Which government program was signed by President George W. Bush in response to the financial crisis to stabilize banks and the economy?

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (TARP).

What was one criticism of the federal government's response to the early stages of the Great Recession under President Bush?

Bailouts prioritized large financial institutions over average citizens.

How was the authority used by the Treasury Department under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 vital during the Great Recession?

It gave the Treasury power to purchase toxic financial assets to stabilize the banking system.

Under the Bush administration, who formed, controlled, and managed most of the federal government legislature response to the financial crises?

Henry Paulson.

What was the broader impact from the result of the Bush Administration's response to the Great Recession in the American financial atmosphere?

It served by laying the foundation and important groundwork for future and greater government reach/involvement in later economic crises.

What major theme is emphasized by president-elect Obama in this excerpt?

The unity and inclusiveness of the American democratic process.

Which group is Obama specifically praising for their contributions to the democratic process in this passage?

Voters of all backgrounds who participated in the election.

According to Obama, what message did the American people send to the world at this moment?

That the United States remains a unified and hopeful nation.

What message does President Obama emphasize about America's identity in this speech?

America's strength comes from shared sacrifice and perseverance.

According to the passage, which group is primarily responsible for America's past progress?

Risk takers and workers who labored for a better future.

Which core value is NOT directly reinforced in the excerpt above?

Military dominance in foreign policy.

According to Obama, why was the Constitution considered 'unfinished'?

Because it allowed slavery to continue and delayed the resolution.

What does Obama argue about the nature of the Constitution and American democracy?

It was meant to evolve and improve over time.

What phrase best summarizes the overall tone of Obama's creation on the founding of the US Constitution?

Hopeful acknowledgement of progress and unfinished work.

Which constitutional argument was central to the opposition against the ACA individual mandate?

It expanded the commerce clause beyond its intended scope.

How did President Obama's handling of the auto industry reflect a shift in traditional US economic policy?

He supported targeted government intervention and bailouts.

Which political consequence did Obama's 2008 election most directly lead to in the short term?

The revitalization of conservative populism through the Tea Party.

In foreign policy, what key contrast defines Obama's approach compared to the Bush administration?

Renewed focus on multilateral cooperation and diplomacy.

What was a major criticism of the Obama-era surveillance policies revealed by Edward Snowden?

They expanded government monitoring of civilians without sufficient oversight.

Why was Obama's presidency often described as post-racial, and why did critics challenge that label?

His election symbolized racial progress, but systemic issues remained unresolved.

Which of the following contexts best fits President Biden's speech?

The COVID-19 pandemic.

Which of the events following this speech best reflects the message presented by Biden?

The increase in federal spending on creating a vaccine.

What recent event is Biden most likely referring to when he mentions confronting domestic terrorism and political extremism?

The January 6th riots.

What events most directly caused the dramatic decrease in immigration once Trump took office?

Immigrants see the US as a free nation.

Which of the following are consistent with Trump's immigration policies?

Mass deportations.

Which of the following is NOT a measure taken by Trump to enforce stricter immigration laws?

All of the Above.

The ideas in the excerpt are similar to American ideals during which of the following time periods?

America after WWI.

Which of the following foreign political beliefs does the excerpt above represent a continuation of?

Isolationism.

Which of the following measures taken by Trump best represents the ideas in the excerpt?

Leaving international alliances like NAFTA and the Paris Climate Accords.

What was the reason for Trump's second impeachment?

Instigating the January 6th riots.

What impact did the tariffs imposed in Trump's second term have on the common man?

It led to an increase in prices of imported goods.

Which of the following happened during President Trump's first term?

All of the above.

How did Biden's approach to COVID-19 differ from Trump's?

Biden capitalized on the need to contain the virus and created a vaccine.

What was the America First Policy?

A doctrine that prioritizes American interests and domestic policy over global affairs.

Which of the following did Trump NOT promise in his 2nd term?

Banning TikTok.