Quiz on President Gerald Ford

Who became the 38th president of the United States after President Nixon resigned?

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford

• Ronald Reagan

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What action did President Ford take regarding Nixon and the Watergate scandal?

• Impeached Nixon

• Ignored the scandal

• Pardoned Nixon

• Investigated Nixon

What was the biggest economic problem faced by President Ford?

• Recession

• Stagflation

• Deflation

• Hyperinflation

What does stagflation refer to in economic terms?

• High inflation and low unemployment

• Low inflation and high unemployment

• High inflation and high unemployment

• Low inflation and low unemployment

What was one of the consequences of the OPEC oil embargo on the United States?

• Decreased gas prices

• Fuel shortages

• Increased oil exports

• Economic boom

What was the main cause of the energy crisis during Carter's presidency?

• Overproduction of oil

• Dependence on oil and gas

• Lack of renewable energy

• High electricity demand

Which department was created to develop alternative energy sources during Carter's presidency?

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Energy

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Agriculture

Which act did President Carter sign to help low-income communities?

• Economic Recovery Act

• Community Reinvestment Act

• Fair Housing Act

• Social Security Act

In what year was the Community Reinvestment Act signed?

• 1975

• 1976

• 1977

• 1978

What was the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Act?

• To reduce taxes

• To provide fair access to loans and credit

• To increase government spending

• To lower interest rates