LAST DISTRICT TEST Flashcards
1
Q
Reaganomics
A
Economic policies created by President Reagan
- lower government spending
- tax cuts
- reduce regulation
- reduce inflation
- increase military spending
2
Q
de-regulation
A
reduction of laws and regulations that hinder free competition
3
Q
fall of the berlin wall
A
- communism was faltering
- Reagan said to “Tear down this wall”
4
Q
USA Patriot Act
A
The title of the act is a ten-letter backronym (USA PATRIOT) that stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
5
Q
Department of Homeland Security
A
created in response to the September 11 attacks, and with the primary responsibilities of protecting the United States and its territories (including protectorates) from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters
