HIUS 542 - Quiz 7 - The Rise of Modern Politics 1974-1992

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Question 1 1 / 1 pts Why were evangelicals disappointed with President Carter by 1980? His refusal to meet with Hans Mullikin, a Southern Baptist, who crawled the 1,600 miles from Texas to Washington D.C. praying for lost souls. He withdrew support from a California initiative (Briggs) that would have banned homosexual teachers in the state. The IRS attempted to require Christian schools to prove that they were not established to perpetuate segregation. He hired Sarah Weddington, who argued successfully before the Supreme Court for Roe, as his Special Assistant in the White House. All of the above Question 2 1 / 1 pts Which of the following is correct concerning Ted Kennedy and the 1980 presidential campaign? He challenged President Carter in the Democratic primaries. In a CBS interview in late 1979, he stumbled when asked why he wanted to be president. His answer was rambling, uncertain, and full of vague generalities. His candidacy was undermined by the hostage crisis in Iran, which initially rallied Americans behind the President and increased his approval ratings. Meanwhile, Kennedy criticized the President’s foreign policy. His won several primaries, including New York and California, but was unable to overcome Carter’s advantages at the Democratic National Convention. All of the above Question 3 1 / 1 pts The name given to the Republican platform for the 1994 midterm elections. It was authored by Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey, and was grounded in five principles: individual liberty, economic opportunity, limited government, personal responsibility, and security at home and abroad. The 9-9-9 Plan The Contract With America Putting People First The Creative Society Compassionate Conservatism Question 4 1 / 1 pts Which of the following is true concerning Bill Clinton in Arkansas? In 1978, he was elected Governor of Arkansas at the age of 32. He was defeated in his bid for re-election in 1980, but won a rematch in 1982, and served as Governor for next 10 years. In the 1980s he called for a more moderate Democratic Party-- i.e. for more market- driven economic policies, and for less reliance on government.

He was a "new kind of Democrat"-- more moderate and centrist. All of the above A & B only Question 5 1 / 1 pts President Reagan faced a stiff primary challenge in the person of John Anderson in the 1984 Republican primaries. True False Question 6 1 / 1 pts George Bush possessed a strong dislike of the public dimensions of the presidency. He insisted on separating campaign rhetoric (or politics) from presidential discourse (or governance). True False Question 7 1 / 1 pts This U.S. Congresswoman from New York was selected by Walter Mondale to be the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1984. She was the first female to be on a major national ticket. Geraldine Ferraro Shirley Chisholm Sarah Palin Hillary Clinton Kamala Harris Question 8 1 / 1 pts NOT a correct statement about the 1984 presidential campaign. Democrats faced a long and bitter primary season between former Vice President Walter Mondale and Colorado Senator Gary Hart. The election was close, with Reagan narrowly defeating Mondale 51% to 47%. The economy had recovered from the previous year’s recession and was experiencing tremendous growth—which provided a great advantage to the Republican Reagan-Bush ticket. For the first time a woman was selected by a major party to be a part of a national ticket. Democrats nominated New York Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro as his vice presidential running-mate. Democrats attacked Reagan for failing to meet with Soviet leaders, for his association with evangelical Christians (especially Dr. Jerry Falwell), and for SDI. Question 9 1 / 1 pts

Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot waged an unsuccessful third party presidential bid in 1992 that further undermined President Bush's reelection chances that year. True False Question 10 1 / 1 pts NOT true about President Gerald Ford: He was appointed to the vice presidency under the 25th Amendment, and thus has the distinction of being the only U.S. President to have never been elected either Vice President or President. Ford’s popularity plummeted following his pardon of Richard Nixon in September 1974. He faced a tough primary challenge in 1976 from Ronald Reagan. He was a fiscal and social liberal, building budget deficits and promoting Pro Choice policy positions. He selected New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller as his Vice President in 1974. Question 11 1 / 1 pts This Illinois Democratic Party activist was the first viable black candidate for the presidency. He ran unsuccessfully for the nomination in both 1984 and 1988. Tip O’Neal Jesse Jackson Barack Obama Doug Wilder Lloyd Bentsen Question 12 1 / 1 pts NOT a problem for Democrats in the 1984 presidential election: The revival of the American economy. The return of higher approval ratings for President Reagan. A fierce primary battle that strained attempts at unity in the fall. Walter Mondale’s admission that he would raise taxes if elected. Boston Harbor and Willie Horton ads. Question 13 1 / 1 pts This Republican Senator from Kansas was President Gerald Ford’s running mate in 1976. In 1996, he won the Republican nomination for President, but lost to President Bill Clinton. Dan Quayle Bob Dole Al Gore Nelson Rockefeller Walter Mondale

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