George W. Bush's Second Term Presidency

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What was the main issue with Medicare before the Medicare Modernization Act?

It only covered hospital stays

It didn't cover doctor visits

It was too expensive for seniors

It didn't cover prescription drugs (correct)

What was the goal of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?

To reduce retirement age

To privatize Social Security (correct)

To increase taxes for Social Security

To increase funding for Social Security

What was the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act meant to achieve?

To build a wall on the US-Mexico border

To deport all undocumented immigrants

To grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants

To create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants (correct)

What was the main criticism of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act?

It didn't do enough to keep families intact Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue with the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay?

They were subjected to enhanced interrogation tactics Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Hamden v. Rumsfeld case?

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the detainees Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Medicare Modernization Act?

The out-of-pocket expense for prescription drugs was capped Signup and view all the answers

What was created as a tax-sheltered way to save for and fund healthcare?

Health Savings Accounts Signup and view all the answers

When did the Medicare Modernization Act officially go into effect?

During Bush's second term as president Signup and view all the answers

What was a major problem with Medicare before the Medicare Modernization Act?

It had outdated parameters for prescription drug costs Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the Medicare Modernization Act?

It capped the out of pocket expense for prescription drugs Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?

To privatize the Social Security system Signup and view all the answers

What was the main criticism of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?

It would privatize the Social Security system Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the controversy over the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay?

The Bush administration reversed course on their interrogation tactics Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act?

To create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act criticized by both sides?

It didn't do enough for nuclear families Signup and view all the answers

What was created as a result of the Medicare Modernization Act?

Health Savings Accounts Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Hamden v. Rumsfeld case?

The Supreme Court ruled that the detainees were subject to the Geneva Convention Signup and view all the answers

Why did George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan lose popularity?

It lost support after the 2004 election Signup and view all the answers

George W. Bush's Second Term Presidency

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What was the main issue with Medicare before the Medicare Modernization Act?

What was the goal of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?

What was the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act meant to achieve?

What was the main criticism of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act?

What was the issue with the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay?

What was the outcome of the Hamden v. Rumsfeld case?

What was the result of the Medicare Modernization Act?

What was created as a tax-sheltered way to save for and fund healthcare?

When did the Medicare Modernization Act officially go into effect?

What was a major problem with Medicare before the Medicare Modernization Act?

What was a key feature of the Medicare Modernization Act?

What was the goal of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?

What was the main criticism of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?

What was the result of the controversy over the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay?

What was the main goal of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act?

Why was the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act criticized by both sides?

What was created as a result of the Medicare Modernization Act?

What was the outcome of the Hamden v. Rumsfeld case?

Why did George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan lose popularity?

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