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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Whatever It Is, I'm Against It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the authors assert is a political icon for the Republican Party?
(a) George W. Bush.
(b) Richard Nixon.
(c) Ronald Reagan.
(d) Lyndon B. Johnson.

2. According to the authors, the economic decline of America is due to the unethical and illegal activities conducted by whom?
(a) Wall Street bankers.
(b) The Tea Party.
(c) The Democratic Party.
(d) Congressmen.

3. When did the War in Afghanistan begin?
(a) 2001.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2004.
(d) 2005.

4. According to the authors, the major goal of the modern Democratic Party is to preserve the social networks created during whose administration?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Harry Truman.

5. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the first?
(a) Involved parents.
(b) Politicians who support education.
(c) Better teachers and principals.
(d) Students who are ready to learn while sitting in the classroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stabilized the country's economy by supporting legislation that saved capitalism and created social safety-nets like Social Security?

2. The CEO of DuPont looks for employees who have ___________, according to Chapter 5.

3. When was the "Long Telegram" produced?

4. According to the authors in Chapter 3: "Ignoring Our History," there are five pillars to prosperity that if ignored will be at America's peril. What is the first pillar?

5. What U.S. President scrapped the monetary system so that the U.S. would not have to go through a recession due to the funding for the war in Vietnam?

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