Bill Clinton's First Year in Office
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What was a significant factor in Bill Clinton's favor when he took office in 1993?

  • His party having a majority in both houses of Congress (correct)
  • The absence of investigations into his personal life
  • The support of every single Republican senator and congressman
  • Having a majority of the popular vote in the 1992 Presidential election

    • What was the negative impact of Clinton's plan to increase taxes on the Democrats?

  • It made them more popular among liberal voters
  • It led to the impeachment of President Clinton
  • It helped them win more seats in the 1994 mid-term elections
  • It hurt the Democrats running for Congress in the 1994 mid-term elections (correct)

    • Who led the opposition to President Clinton's policies and helped to turn voter skepticism into support for the Republican Party?

  • A Republican congressman
  • Bill Clinton
  • Newt Gingrich (correct)
  • A Democratic senator

    • What was the name of the 10-point reform plan that Republican candidates promised to enact if they gained control of Congress?

    <p>The Contract with America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the 1994 mid-term Congressional election?

    <p>The Republicans gained control of Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main proposals of the Contract with America?

    <p>Term limits for Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1994 midterm elections?

    <p>Republicans gained control of the House and Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the impeachment trial of President Clinton?

    <p>He was acquitted by the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for the government shutdown in 1995?

    <p>A dispute over the budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Paula Jones case?

    <p>The case was settled out of court for $850,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence for Clinton's law license due to the charges?

    <p>It was suspended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Clinton's job performance ratings remain high despite his personal shortcomings?

    <p>The economy was booming and the budget was in the black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence for Newt Gingrich after the '98 mid-term elections?

    <p>He abruptly resigned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Clinton use to bypass Congress's approval towards the end of his term?

    <p>Executive Order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pardons did Clinton issue in the final hours of his term?

    <p>140</p> Signup and view all the answers

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