During Reagan’s administration he was able to cut taxes, decrease social spending, and increase defense spending. Why was this considered remarkable?
a. He was working with a divided-party government.
b. He did not have popular support for his economic and military programs.
c. The Supreme Court was liberal and often decided against cases regarding his policies.
d. The U.S. was still suffering the effects of the Cold War and it was difficult to move any defense
legislation through Congress.
e.
The Republican party did not support his policies initially and he had to convince party leaders to
gain approval.
ANS: A
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