19 Questions
What was the main issue with Medicare before the Medicare Modernization Act?
It didn't cover prescription drugs
What was the goal of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?
To privatize Social Security
What was the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act meant to achieve?
To create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
What was the main criticism of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act?
It didn't do enough to keep families intact
What was the issue with the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay?
They were subjected to enhanced interrogation tactics
What was the outcome of the Hamden v. Rumsfeld case?
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the detainees
What was the result of the Medicare Modernization Act?
The out-of-pocket expense for prescription drugs was capped
What was created as a tax-sheltered way to save for and fund healthcare?
Health Savings Accounts
When did the Medicare Modernization Act officially go into effect?
During Bush's second term as president
What was a major problem with Medicare before the Medicare Modernization Act?
It had outdated parameters for prescription drug costs
What was a key feature of the Medicare Modernization Act?
It capped the out of pocket expense for prescription drugs
What was the goal of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?
To privatize the Social Security system
What was the main criticism of George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan?
It would privatize the Social Security system
What was the result of the controversy over the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay?
The Bush administration reversed course on their interrogation tactics
What was the main goal of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act?
To create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
Why was the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act criticized by both sides?
It didn't do enough for nuclear families
What was created as a result of the Medicare Modernization Act?
Health Savings Accounts
What was the outcome of the Hamden v. Rumsfeld case?
The Supreme Court ruled that the detainees were subject to the Geneva Convention
Why did George W. Bush's Social Security reform plan lose popularity?
It lost support after the 2004 election
Test your knowledge of President George W. Bush's second term in office, from his reelection in 2004 to his presidency timeline. Learn about the events and milestones that shaped his time in the White House.
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