Author Question: In 2009, the American people began to vocalize their discontent with Washington DC by A) ... (Read 59 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

All the following were leading figures in the new Tea Party movement EXCEPT

A) Michele Bachman
B) Sarah Palin
C) Mitt Romney
D) Dick Armey

Question 2

The reelection of Barack Obama in 2012 and his following inaugural address was viewed by critics as encompassing

A) an idealistic vision that lacked substantial policy initiatives.
B) a definitive shift in the direction of American politics and an administrative success for the American people.
C) an overly zealous policy agenda toward American policy and America's position overseas.
D) a huge step backwards for America and the American people.

Question 3

In the 2012 presidential election, GOP candidate Mitt Romney felt confident of a victory because of

A) the support from the growing number of Tea Party conservatives in America.
B) the people's belief that the government had become too intrusive in the everyday lives of Americans.
C) his ability to appeal both to socially concerned liberals and fiscally concerned conservatives.
D) his overwhelming success in the presidential debates.

Question 4

The Occupy Wall Street movement was composed of individuals who called themselves the 99 so as to differentiate themselves from the

A) elected officials in Washington DC.
B) Tea Party.
C) rich.
D) health care providers.

Question 5

Individuals who identified themselves with the new emerging Tea Party believed in

A) a broad construction of the constitution and more federal intervention in American society.
B) passing legislation that is conservative and uncompromising.
C) a strict construction of the constitution and a relaxing of federal intervention in American society.
D) eliminating the old system of political parties and forming a new one-party system.

Question 6

In 2009, the American people began to vocalize their discontent with Washington DC by

A) returning Democratic incumbents to their Senatorial seats.
B) organizing and protesting against perceived blatant and out of control federal spending in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
C) organizing and protesting against the perceived socialistic ideals of the new government sponsored health care act.
D) standing by their elected officials and encouraging a return to normalcy approach in Washington DC.