Question 1

Probably the greatest blow to President Bush's popularity, reminding Americans of the importance of effective government, was

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A)   the politically risky campaign to reform Social Security.
B)   mounting American casualties in Iraq.
C)   the response to Hurricane Katrina.
D)   the series of scandals that exposed lobbyists and members of Congress who had traded cash, campaign contributions, and gifts for legislative favors.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Discuss the relative successes and failures of the Clinton administration in getting their legislative agenda through Congress.

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The Clinton administration had a mix of ...

Question 3

In the election of 2000,

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A)   George W. Bush won the popular vote.
B)   Al Gore won the popular vote.
C)   neither candidate had a majority of the popular vote.
D)   the election was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following best demonstrates Americans' growing concern over income inequality in the United States?

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A)   the Occupy Wall Street movement
B)   the debate over fracking
C)   the passage of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) 
D)   Democratic insistence on tax cuts for allE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

In the introduction to the chapter, the story of Juan Chanax illustrates what about American immigration history?

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A)   His story mirrors the classic tale of immigrants to America, achieving the American dream.
B)   Most immigrants have come to America seeking religious freedom.
C)   Most immigrants came to America for only a short time and did not settle here permanently.
D)   Most immigrants to America settled in eastern cities like New York and Boston.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Was the United States a successful participant in world affairs during the Clinton administration?

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Yes, the United States was largely succe...

Question 7

Religious diversity in America was heightened by the infusion of believers in which of the following religions?

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A)   Buddhism
B)   Islam
C)   Hinduism
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Explain the circumstances leading up to the impeachment of President Clinton.

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The impeachment of President Clinton was...

Question 9

Fed up with business as usual in Washington, and convinced that Obama was a dangerous socialist, disgruntled conservative and independents formed a loosely coordinated alliance dubbed the ________ Party movement.

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The answer of Fed up with business as usual in...

Question 10

What factors limited President Obama's success in achieving his agenda in his first few years as president? What successes did he have, despite those factors?

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There were several factors that limited ...

Question 11

Based on your reading in this chapter, have the "new immigrants"to America generally benefited from their experiences in the United States?

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Question 12

In 1992, the worst civil disturbance in Los Angeles history occurred in response to what event?

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A)   the trial of O. J. Simpson
B)   the acquittal of the police officers involved in the Rodney King beating
C)   the shooting of Los Angeles mayor Tom Hayden
D)   the clearing of hundreds of acres of inner-city land for public housing projectsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In his final report to the House of Representatives, Kenneth Starr recommended the president be impeached on grounds of

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A)   perjury.
B)   obstruction of justice.
C)   witness tampering.
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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