In the 1980s, what developments allowed the United States to recover after it seemed that American power was declining?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. After his election in 1980, U.S. President Ronald Reagan launched a massive military and economic buildup. In the military sphere, defense expenditures rose and the United States deployed intermediate-range nuclear forces to Europe and initiated the Strategic Defense Initiative. In the economic sphere, deregulation and restructuring led to an economic comeback.
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A bill can be introduced in Congress by
A) any member of the majority party. B) any member of Congress. C) any member of the minority party. D) members of the relevant committees only. E) committee chairpersons only.
The advantages of delegating authority to a unified executive were clear to the Framers of the Constitution, but so was the potential drawback which was
a. the Senate might not concur with the delegation. b. executives might pursue ends contrary to those desired by congressional majorities. c. the States might override the delegation. d. President George Washington was vocally opposed to this plan.