One of the main reasons for the Soviet Union to get involved in Afghanistan in 1979 was
a. better access to oil.
b. to defend the indigenous populations.
c. to defend the government of Afghanistan.
d. to expand its markets region.
e. the expansion of its influence in China.
a
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In City of Richmond v. Croson Company (1989) the Supreme Court
a. broadened the scope of federal affirmative action programs in the awarding of construction contracts. b. declared state affirmative action programs in the area of professional school admissions unconstitutional. c. held that the issue of affirmative action in the field of private employment presents a political question beyond the scope of judicial review. d. placed significant limitations on nonfederal affirmative action programs in the awarding of government contracts.
In February 2009, President Obama threw his administration’s weight behind a $787 billion fiscal stimulus plan that was
a. based on liberal economic theory. b. a strategy of devolution. c. a solution based on supply-side economics. d. a quintessentially Keynesian solution. e. a using the principle of trickle-down economics.
Federal programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, provide Americans with benefits once they reach a certain age are called
a. entitlements. b. discretionary programs. c. sequestration. d. pensions.
How have Americans rated members of Congress in recent years?
a. quite high b. somewhat high c. mediocre d. dismally low