The United States in the 1970s (2)
President Carter took this action related to the conflict in Vietnam.
He granted amnesty to those who had avoided the draft.
The U.S. launched an invasion here during the Reagan administration in order to stop the expansion of communist influence.
Grenada
A decision from this body finally brought controversy over the Presidential election of 2000 to an end – award George W. Bush the presidency.
the Supreme Court
The major justification for the Second Iraq War against Saddam Hussein in 2003.
his alleged possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Russia’s seizure of this region in 2014 marked an escalation of its conflict with Ukraine.
Crimea
Both Ford an Carter struggled to deal effectively with this area of policy.
economic policy
How the Iran-Contra affair involved both Iran and the Contras
weapons sold to Iran results in money for the Contras
No Child Left Behind (2001), an educational initiative of the George W. Bush administration, rated school performance based primarily upon these.
standardized tests
In the years since 9/11, these have been used increasingly to kill terrorist suspects when taking them into custody is not feasible.
drones
Forgiveness of these was a major aspect of President Biden’s education policy.
student loans
This agreement signed by President Ford was criticized for legitimating Soviet control of Eastern Europe.
the Helsinki Accords
What action by what institution finally resulted in the conquering of inflation during the Reagan administration.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates
Under President Bill Clinton, the United States and NATO engaged in bombing campaigns here to end ethnic cleansing.
Balkans/former Yugoslavia
The USA Patriot Act increased government powers in this area.
surveillance
Despite its name, this bill passed under President Biden focused largely on investments in clean energy.
The Inflation Reduction Act
The Bakke decision placed restrictions on this controversial policy.
Affirmative Action
Prior to being elected President of the United States, Ronald Reagan help this political office.
Governorship of California
This treaty, signed under President Bill Clinton, made North America the world’s largest free trade zone.
North American Free Trade Agreement
This radical step in 1996 set al-Qaeda apart from most other groups in the Middle East who oppose the United States.
endorsement of violence – even against innocents
The United States competes with this nation for world influence and experience particular tensions over Taiwan.
China
President Carter’s decision to do this improved US relations in Latin America.
Return the Panama Canal to Panama
These two policies resulted in growing budget deficits in the Reagan administration.
Tax cuts and large defense spending
Effort to pass legislation in this area was a major failure of the Clinton administration.
health care
According to Brown University Cost of War Project, this is the total cost of the War on Terror in terms of money spent and total lives lost.
$8 trillion, 900,000 killed
The major subjects of Trump’s two impeachments.
Pressuring Ukraine to investigate Biden, inciting the 2021 Capitol Riot