Which event in American history was the initial catalyst for transitioning from the Old to the New ...

Which event in American history was the initial catalyst for transitioning from the Old to the New System of government?
 
  A) Pearl Harbor attack
  B) Great Depression
  C) Bay of Pigs invasion
  D) Watergate tapes
  E) Louisiana Purchase

Question -2-

In the Old System it was difficult to ________ a program, and in the New System it is difficult to _______ a program.
 
  A) change; start
  B) end; start
  C) end; change
  D) start; change
  E) change; end

Question -3-

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the New System?
 
  A) large policy agenda
  B) diffusion and decentralization of power in Congress
  C) multiplication of interest groups
  D) end of debate over the legitimacy of government action
  E) more centralized government

Question -4-

In the 1960s, Congress argued over
 
  A) creation of federal civil rights laws.
  B) creation of Social Security.
  C) a domestic spying program.
  D) affirmative action.
  E) borrowing money to adopt a new program.

Question -5-

In 1935, the biggest debate in Congress focused on
 
  A) a Social Security system.
  B) Medicare.
  C) Medicaid.
  D) a federal civil rights agenda.
  E) nationalized health care.