Unit 12- 1992 Clinton to Present Practice Test

Which statement describes a cause for United States military involvement in the Persian Gulf in 1990–1991?

• A chemical weapons program had been established in Kuwait.

• The Iraqi dictator was wanted for international war crimes.

• A military coup had toppled the Iraqi government.

• The Iraqi military had seized control of Kuwait.

Which statement explains the significance of the data shown in this graph?

• Immigration rates have reduced the influence of Hispanic Americans.

• Immigration rates have reduced the political influence of Asian Americans.

• Increasing diversity in the United States has expanded opposition to political incumbents.

• Increasing diversity in the United States has expanded the political influence of minority groups.

How did President Bush respond militarily to the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• By establishing bases in Saudi Arabia?

• By entering Pakistan to capture Osama Bin Laden

• By invading Iraq and overthrowing Sadaam Hussein

• By attacking Al Queda and driving the Taliban from Afghanistan

What information does the data in the graph provide for politicians attempting to address social policy?

• Children continue to be most in need of public assistance.

• Anti-poverty programs aiding children were most effective in the 1980s.

• Anti-poverty programs aiding the elderly were least effective in the 1970s.

• Elderly citizens receive few benefits from government assistance programs.

Deforestation, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect are major world problems that indicate there is a need for which action?

• International cooperation to reduce pollution and protect the environment

• An increase in the global production of oil

• The construction of mass transit systems in third world countries

• A reduction in the farming of certain crops in certain parts of the world

What is a result of searches conducted because of "special government needs" according to the FBI bulletin excerpt?

• The practice of reasonable searches is further limited.

• Probable cause is determined by local elected officials.

• Personal liberties are limited by national security concerns.

• The practice of issuing restraining orders becomes officially approved.

Based on the description of TANF, which concern was federal welfare reform intended to address?

• The working poor rarely receive sufficient assistance.

• Child-care centers increase the cost of social programs.

• School spending reduces funds available for family assistance.

• The effects of poverty can be greater for families than individuals.

What natural disaster, depicted in this image, led to criticism of George W. Bush's administration for their emergency response?

• Love Canal

• Chernobyl

• Hurricane Katrina

• Earthquake in Japan

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, successfully targeted which location(s)?

• Empire State Building in New York

• Brooklyn Bridge in New York

• World Trade Center Buildings in New York

• Pentagon Building in Washington, D.C.

• Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Which factor best explains why the United States entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994?

• to reduce trade restrictions with neighboring countries

• to standardize wages across the participating countries

• to increase job opportunities for immigrants in the United States

• to allow for the elimination of national borders with Canada and Mexico