Entering Into the 21st Century, 1980–Present
What economic theory was central to Reagan's policies, also known as "Reaganomics"?
Supply-side economics
Marxist economics
Keynesian economics
Monetary economics
What was the primary message of Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign?
Promoting personal responsibility to refuse drug use
Underscoring the economic consequences of drug addiction
Advocating for comprehensive drug trafficking laws
Highlighting the necessity of global cooperation against drugs
What was a major result of President Reagan's policy of "Reaganomics"?
Reduced military spending
Decreased income disparity
Increased social welfare programs
Expansion of the federal budget deficit
What economic philosophy was most associated with President Reagan's policies?
Supply-side economics
Mercantilism.
Socialist economics
Keynesian economics
What was a key characteristic of “supply-side economics,” advocated by Ronald Reagan?
To raise income taxes on high earners and implement progressive taxation
To encourage investments by reducing taxes on businesses
To increase minimum wage and ensure workers’ purchasing power is maintained
To enact protectionist trade policies and safeguard American jobs from overseas competition
How did the philosophies articulated in Reagan's inaugural address influence U.S. governance into the 1990s?
An increase in federal regulations for environmental protection.
Scaling back federal government size and influence by advocating for deregulation.
Moving towards a federally centralized education system.
Introduction of new social welfare programs aiming to mitigate income inequality.
What key legislation of the Reagan adminstration aimed at fighting drug abuse through punitive measures?
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981
Social Security Amendments Act of 1983
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

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How did President Reagan respond to the Air Traffic Controllers' strike in 1981?
He passed legislation granting air traffic controllers higher wages.
He fired over eleven thousand striking air traffic controllers who had ignored his order to return to work.
He ignored the strike, allowing state governments to handle the situation independently.
He negotiated a compromise allowing controllers more benefits but with some concessions.
What role did television play in Ronald Reagan’s political success during his presidential campaigns?
TV exposed policy flaws through rigorous debates, challenging him to improve his platform’s credibility.
Television allowed him to effectively communicate his message directly to Americans using his charismatic presentation skills.
It undermined his campaign by frequently portraying him unfavorably compared to previous presidents.
Television limited his reach due to equal time restrictions giving more airtime to opponents with less recognition.
After 1990 the American economy went into a recession, which helped lead to George H.W. Bush losing the 1992 election to which democrat?
Barack Obama
Ross Perot
Pat Buchanan
Bill Clinton