Nixon
What was the name of the building where the Democratic National Committee headquarters were located, which was burglarized during the scandal?
The Watergate complex
What was the famous tagline that came out of Reagan's 1984 political ad?
What was Nancy Reagan's famous campaign against drug abuse called?
"Just Say No!"
What are the 3 branches of government called?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is an eight-sided shape called?
Octagon
What political party did Richard Nixon belong to?
Republican Party
The 1980s saw a rise of the new conservative movement known as the what?
"New Right"
What popular music television channel launched in 1981, becoming a major influence on music and pop culture?
MTV (Music-Television)
How long is the term of service for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years
July
Who became President after Nixon?
Gerald Ford
Why did Reagan appeal to everyone?
He was a great communicator; humble
Which country did not participate in the 1980 Summer Olympics due to a boycott?
Due to a U.S.-led boycott, the United States did not participate in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
What does "popular sovereignty" mean?
What cat breed does not have fur?
Sphynx
What was the outcome of the Watergate scandal for President Nixon?
He resigned from office in 1974
What are 2 of the 3 things that make up Reagan's platform when he ran for president in 1980?
lower taxes, family values, and less government involvement
What was the purpose of the Iran-Contra Affair?
The purpose of the Iran-Contra Affair was to secretly facilitate the sale of arms to Iran and use the proceeds to fund the Contras in Nicaragua.
The Preamble to the Constitution does what?
Says that the government gets it power from the people.
What was Taylor Swift's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
What was the "smoking gun" (the thing that showed Nixon was guilty!) of the Watergate scandal?
Recording of a conversation in which President Nixon discussed using the CIA to obstruct the FBI's investigation into the Watergate break-in.
Explain Reaganomics
Associated with the reduction of taxes and the promotion of unrestricted free-market activity.
In 1989, what significant event symbolizing the end of the Cold War took place in Berlin?
In 1989, the Berlin Wall, which symbolized the division between East and West Germany, was opened, leading to the reunification of Germany.
If neither the president nor vice-president can serve, the position would be filled by whom?
The Speaker of the House
In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?