USH Chp 55 (questions)

Taking office on January 20, 1981, who was the oldest man to ever become president of the United States?

Ronald Reagan

What famous event occurred two months into Ronald Reagan's presidency?

A person attempted to assassinate Reagan.

Why was John Hinckley Jr. declared not guilty of his crimes?

He was determined insane.

The political and economic change known as the Reagan Revolution called for

lower taxes.

reduced regulation of businesses.

cuts in spending on social programs.

Who supported the 1980 political movement called the New Right?

conservative activists

As the 1980 presidential election approached, which condition prompted Americans to seek a change in leadership?

high inflation

high unemployment

soaring energy prices

Who won the 1980 presidential election?

Ronald Reagan

Instead of involving himself in the daily tasks of governing, Reagan typically

relied on his advisers to carry out his wishes.

How did Reagan promise to stimulate the U.S. economy?

by cutting taxes and promoting private enterprise

What is the general idea of supply-side economics?

Cutting taxes increases supply, which increases economic growth.

Deregulation is the

reduction of government controls on business.

Which of the following increased America's national debt during Reagan's presidency?

tax cuts

federal budget deficits

high military spending

Why did Reagan oppose most government spending on social welfare?

He did not want to encourage dependence on government aid.

What was the purpose of Reagan's "Just Say No" media campaign?

to urge youths to avoid drugs

During Reagan's presidency, why did the Supreme Court move in a more conservative direction?

Reagan appointed new justices.

What did the Immigration Reform and Control Act call for?

increased control at the U.S.-Mexico border

What did George H. Bush promise in his iconic acceptance speech?

to not implement new taxes

to include the disabled in the mainstream

to create thirty million jobs in his expected two terms

The ________________________ banned discrimination in employment against people with disabilities.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Congress would only agree to reduce the nation's financial deficit if President Bush agreed to

raise taxes

What were the Rodney King riots in response to?

the acquittal of police officers that beat a black resident