2000 Test Review K Level

Democrat candidate for the 2000 presidential election

Al gore

Republican candidate for the 2000 presidential election

George W Bush

Third party candidate for the 2000 presidential election

Ralph Nader

which candidate won the popular vote?

Al Gore

Why was New Orleans vulnerable during Hurricane Katrina?

the city is below sea level and the levees broke

Was the mayor of New Orleans or FEMA prepared for the aftermath of the storm? YES/NO

NO

How did the damage from the storm affect migration?

over a million people left and moved to other parts of the US and many never returned

What was the purpose of No Child Left Behind?

it requires standardized testing and accountability for schools who do not meet standards

What is infrastructure?

basic system and structures needed for a society to function

Why would infrastructure need to be repaired?

Extreme weathers, rising sea levels, and the need for sustainable energy

What was significant about Bush appointing Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State?

they are the first black americans to be secretary of state

As people moved into new areas, they can disrupt ecosystems in place, How have we attempted to fix this?

Create nature preserves that ban development, create wildlife corridors for animals for safety migration

Describe the financial crisis of 2007.

unemployment rates sky rocket

why did the great recession happen?

banks were giving risky mortgage loans to people who could not afford them.

Terrorists hijacked four planes on 9/11/01. Two planes hit the ___________ in NYC. a third plane hit the ______ near washington DC. A fourth plane ___________.

world trade center; pentagon; crashed in a field in Pennsylvanian

In 2001, the government of Afghanistan was run by the _______.

Taliban

The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 declaring war on terrorism. Why?

to dismantle Al -qaeda training camps and remove the taliban from power

Al Qaeda is _______________. They were led by _____________

terrorist group; Osama Bin Laden

how was bio terrorism used after 09/11 attacks? what chemical was used?

letters would be laced with anthrax in the US mail.

What is the purpose of the US PATRIOT Act of 2001?

prevent, and punish terrorist acts in the US and around the world

why were some people against the USA PATRIOT Act?

they felt it violated the 4th and 1st amendment.

the USA PATRIOT Act INCREASES/DECREASES the power of the federal government

increases

What was the purpose of the Department of Homeland Security?

to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism

What is the purpose of TSA?

increase security and safety at airports

What happened to Osama Bin Laden during Obamas Presidency?

he was killed in a navy and CIA mission in pakistan

Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003?

1. we believed iraq had weapons for mass destruction

2. we believed they were helping Al-Qaeda

What happened to Saddam Hussein?

he hid but was later found and convicted against humanity and was executed

What was the result of the war in Iraq?

trust was lost in the US government because it revealed they lied about Iraq having weapons

How did the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq affect the US economy?

they increased our federal debt

What is significant about Obama election?

he was the first black president

what contributed to obamas victory?

the usage of social media; facebook

What is significant about Sonya Sotomayor?

She was the first hispanic women to be in the supreme court

Describe the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

it aimed to create jobs and boost the economy through government spending on infrastructure; it also provided tax cuts and financial assistance to individual and businesses

What was the goal of the Affordable Care Act?

make healthcare and insurance more accessible and affordable

First way Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos impacted our economy

1) Glocal connectivity

Second way Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos impacted our economy

2) Shaped Consumer Habits

Third way Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos impacted our economy

3) Transformed E Commerce

Fourth way Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos impacted our economy

4) Revolutionized Personal Technology

What is the impact of satellite technology?

TV, weather reports, telephones, GPS, navigation systems for shipping and transportation

What are demographics?

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it

Whare are examples of renewable energy sources for electricity?

solar power, bioenergy, nuclear energy, wind energy

Even with electric cars, there will still be a demand for ________________ products.

Petroleum/ oil based

What is the advantage of riving hybrid cars?

increased fuel efficiency and environmental benefits

There was a controversy in the 2000 election in the state of __________ due to an issue with __________________.

Florida; votes not going through/ did not count

What did the supreme court decide about the 2000 election in the Bush V Gore?

they felt it violated the 14 amendment of equal protection across citizens by only re counting some votes

operation Neptune spear

killed Osama bin laden

Transportation Security Administration

TSA