Nixon Reagan

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because -

• The press secretary failed to keep the public informed of national policy changes

• The president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

• The Supreme Court overruled federal statutes that denied confidentiality

• Congress failed to pass legislation enforcing protection of privacy rights

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that

• Borrowing from foreign countries would help cover the costs of domestic programs

• Significant increases in government spending would help reduce unemployment

• Broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion

• Reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus

President Reagan hoped to spur economic growth by --

• Creating federal programs to ease unemployment

• Cutting taxes to encourage business development

• Boosting government spending on anti-poverty programs

• Encouraging individuals to invest in new technology companies

Which U.S. President is most associated with the policy of Détente?

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

Describe the main goal of Reaganomics.

• To increase government spending on social programs

• To reduce taxes and government regulation to stimulate economic growth

• To nationalize major industries

• To increase tariffs on imported goods

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which economic policy is most closely associated with President Ronald Reagan?

• Keynesian Economics

• Reaganomics

• Monetarism

• Supply-Side Economics

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was one of Ronald Reagan's main goals during his presidency?

• Make the American people believe in themselves again

• Expand government programs

• Reduce military spending

• Increase taxes

A major policy of President Ronald Reagan’s administration was to-

• 
  end desegregation of public facilities

• reduce defense spending

• lower federal income tax rates

• promote regulation of small businesses

Which speaker would most likely agree with President Ronald Reagan’s national security policies?

• Speaker 1

• Speaker 2

• Speaker 3

• Speaker 4

Which President resigned?

• Nixon

• Ford

• Carter

• Reagan