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Evangelical Christians {Ans: a number of Christians, often conservative supporters of the Republican party, who are concerned with such issues as family, religion, abortion, gay rights, and community morals}Contras {Ans: Right-wing rebel groups that opposed the Sandinista government in Nicaragua; supported by the US}Just Say No {Ans: was an advertising campaign, part of the U.S. "War on Drugs", prevalent during the 1980s and early 1990s, to discourage children from engaging in recreational drug use. Former First Lady Nancy Regan was involved}Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) {Ans: Popularly known as "Star Wars," President Reagan's SDI proposed the construction of an elaborate computer-controlled, anti-missile defense system capable of destroying enemy missiles in outer space.}glasnost {Ans: A policy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which called for more openness with the nations of West, and a relaxing of restraints on Soviet citizenry.}mujahideen {Ans: A group that fought against the Soviet-supported government in Afghanistan; supported by the US}