Reagan and Conservatism Practice Test

A secondary-source account of Reagan and 1980s conservatism emphasizes that conservatives sought to reshape the federal judiciary by appointing judges who favored “original intent,” were skeptical of expansive federal power, and were more likely to uphold limits on affirmative action and certain privacy-based claims. Which action best fits this strategy?

A historian argues that Reagan’s judicial appointments reflected conservative legal priorities, including skepticism toward expansive federal power and support for “originalist” interpretations. Which long-term consequence most directly followed from this aspect of Reagan-era conservatism?