Fiscal Policy: Taxes (continued)

Question 1

Which audience does President Reagan address in his speech?

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C: Congress

Question 2

What is President Reagan's stance on the proposed budget measures?

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B: He supports the bipartisan measure.

Question 3

What reasons does President Reagan use to support his stance on the House committee measure? Check all that apply.

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A: It costs $141 billion more.; B: It is a failed policy.; E: It cuts essential defense spending.

Question 4

Which adjective best describes President Reagan’s word choice in this excerpt?

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C: informal

Question 5

Which reason best explains why Reagan uses this type of language to address his audience?

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B: to persuade the audience to support his point of view

Question 6

Which audience does President Reagan appeal to in this part of the speech?

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A: the American people

Question 7

Which phrase best describes the tone President Reagan uses in this passage?

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B: passionate and commanding

Question 8

Which point does President Reagan emphasize in this passage?

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D: His economic plan will benefit most people.

Question 9

Which statement best explains why this passage is an effective use of rhetoric?

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B: Reagan uses both facts and inspirational language to persuade the audience.

Question 10

Which idea is President Reagan trying to persuade the audience to support?

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C: His policies will strengthen the economy and balance the budget.

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