The Obama Presidency — Unit test Answers

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Which issue helped determine the outcome of the 2008 presidential race?

w
worry about campaign financing
a
anger over health-care reform
o
opposition to the war in Iraq
c
concern about an oil spill
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What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?

A
The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
B
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
C
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
D
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.
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Who became the president of the United States after Nixon’s resignation?

A
Jimmy Carter
B
Gerald Ford
C
John Dean
D
Lyndon Johnson
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The US troop “surge” in Iraq in 2007

A
gradually increased violence.
B
gradually decreased violence.
C
quickly increased violence.
D
quickly decreased violence.
5

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided support by

A
bailing out financial institutions.
B
making loans to auto companies.
C
funding road and bridge construction.
D
working to ease the bank credit crisis.
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Which statement summarizes President Obama’s actions in Iraq and Afghanistan during his first term?

A
The Obama administration withdrew almost all American troops from both Iraq and Afghanistan.
B
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and prepared for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
C
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and made no changes in Afghanistan.
D
The Obama administration increased troop numbers in Iraq and withdrew most troops from Afghanistan.
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President Nixon’s firing of several staff members who refused to follow his orders became known as the

A
Saturday Night Massacre.
B
Executive Privilege Firings.
C
Nixon Cover-Up.
D
Watergate Scandal.
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After the invasion of Afghanistan by US-led forces,

A
women lost some of their rights.
B
democratic elections were held.
C
corruption in government decreased.
D
coalition forces rapidly rebuilt cities.
9

According to Reagan’s supply-side economics, the first step to triggering the cycle of growth was

A
reducing taxes.
B
raising taxes.
C
regulating businesses.
D
creating government programs.
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How did confidence impact the presidential election of 1980?

A
Many Americans felt that while Reagan was confident, Carter was not.
B
Many Americans felt that while Carter was confident, Reagan was not.
C
Many Americans were confident that President Carter would turn the economy around.
D
Many Americans were confident that Reagan would establish more government programs.
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What was President Nixon’s approach to easing tensions between the United States and other nations?

A
investigation before action
B
détente
C
reconciliation
D
a truce with all nations
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Following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003,

A
Saddam Hussein escaped from the country.
B
weapons of mass destruction were found.
C
the Taliban gained strength in the country.
D
the capital city of Baghdad fell quickly.
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How did creating the Department of Homeland Security address the concerns of the 9/11 Commission?

P
Passengers would be better screened for explosives and weapons.
“No-fly lists” would keep possible terrorists off airplanes.
A
Agencies would be able to share critical information.
A
Agencies would conduct more searches and seizures.
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Which describes a domestic policy for which President Nixon was responsible?

t
the reduction of tension between the Democrats and Republicans
t
the establishment of the Second Frontier
t
the reduction of tension between the United States and China
t
the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency

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