Fiscal Policy: Taxes (continued)

Question 1

Which audience does President Reagan address in his speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Congress

Question 2

What is President Reagan's stance on the proposed budget measures?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He supports the bipartisan measure.

Question 3

Which adjective best describes President Reagan’s word choice in this excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

informal

Question 4

Which reason best explains why Reagan uses this type of language to address his audience?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to persuade the audience to support his point of view

Question 5

Which audience does President Reagan appeal to in this part of the speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the American people

Question 6

Which phrase best describes the tone President Reagan uses in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

passionate and commanding

Question 7

Which idea is President Reagan trying to persuade the audience to support?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

His policies will strengthen the economy and balance the budget.

Fiscal Policy: Taxes (continued) Answers