Which president used the analogy of the “evil empire” to refer to the Soviet Union?
a. Bill Clinton
b. Ronald Reagan
c. Richard Nixon
d. George W. Bush
e. John Kennedy
b. Ronald Reagan
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Which of the following accurately reflects public opinion on Obamacare?
A. In 2009, people packed town halls to protest its enactment, and in 2017, people packed town halls to protest its repeal. B. In 2009, people overwhelmingly favored its enactment, but by 2017, nearly everyone called for its repeal C. In 2009, people overwhelmingly favored its enactment, and in 2017, people packed town halls to protest its repeal. D. In 2009, people packed town halls to protest its enactment, and in 2017, people cheered for its repeal. E. None of these are correct.
With respect to high-level government personnel, turnover is
A) not a problem. B) very low. C) fairly moderate. D) extremely high. E) non-existent
The central tenet of the Roosevelt Corollary was that the United States would
A. welcome European military intervention in the internal affairs of American countries that had proven themselves incapable of self-government. B. intervene on behalf of people who were struggling to prevent their liberties from being taken away by internal factions or outside threats. C. work closely with European powers to extend the blessings of republican government throughout the Americas. D. intervene in the affairs of American nations if they proved unable to protect themselves from foreign entanglements. E. make no attempt to increase its own territorial holdings, and would prevent any other country from trying to seize new land.
Which of the following statement most accurately describes the president’s status of head of state?
a. The president’s approval ratings often suffer when he engages in his role as head of state abroad because he is seen as neglecting his obligations at home. b. Presidents prefer to use their role as head of state to better their negotiating ability for domestic priorities. c. Presidents view their responsibility as head of state as a burden and a distraction from domestic issues. d. Presidents often enjoy engaging in foreign policy making because they are less constrained by politics at home than they are in domestic affairs.