US History and Government: The Clinton Era

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What was the primary reason behind the partial government shutdown in 1995?

  • The House passed a law with increased taxes
  • The Senate rejected Clinton's budget proposal
  • Clinton vetoed the budget cuts to social programs (correct)
  • Congress increased funding to social programs

What was the outcome of Clinton's efforts to reduce the national deficit?

  • The national deficit was eliminated
  • The national deficit was reduced (correct)
  • The national deficit increased significantly
  • The national deficit remained the same

Who did Clinton appoint to the Supreme Court?

  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
  • Anthony Kennedy and Clarence Thomas
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer (correct)
  • Sandra Day O'Connor and John Paul Stevens

What was the significance of the Personal Responsibility with Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act?

<p>It reformed the welfare system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 1994 midterm election on Clinton's presidency?

<p>It led to a shift in power to a more conservative majority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant economic policy of Clinton's presidency?

<p>Signing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the key feature of the replacement of Aid to Families with Dependent Children?

<p>A five-year maximum for public assistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act on same-sex marriage?

<p>It allowed states to refuse recognition of same-sex marriage from other states (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the 1996 Presidential Campaign?

<p>Bill Clinton was reelected to a second term (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key shift in American politics during the 1990s?

<p>The Republican party grew more conservative and the Democrats became more liberal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Oslo Accords?

<p>The PLO recognized Israel's right to exist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the international response to the genocide in Rwanda?

<p>No one in the international community intervened (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind Bill Clinton's victory in the 1992 presidential election?

<p>The poor state of the economy during George H.W. Bush's presidency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill Clinton's approach to dealing with the issue of gay people in the military?

<p>He introduced the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the siege on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco?

<p>The compound burned down, resulting in the deaths of 80 people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act?

<p>To allow workers to take unpaid leave for family and medical reasons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the criticisms leveled against Bill Clinton's administration?

<p>His attempt to fire long-term staff members in the White House (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Bill Clinton's key campaign promises?

<p>To create universal healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Defense of Marriage Act for same-sex marriages?

<p>States were not required to recognize another state's same-sex marriage as legal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Oslo Accords?

<p>Israel's right to exist was recognized by the PLO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the political shift in suburban areas of the South and West?

<p>They remained largely conservative and Republican (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the 1996 Presidential Campaign for the Republican party?

<p>They lost the presidency but won both houses of Congress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Oslo Accords for the Middle East?

<p>The assassination of the Israeli Prime Minister ended the peace process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the political shift of middle and upper-class professionals in the 1990s?

<p>They became more liberal and shifted towards Democrats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the U.S. intervention in Operation Desert Storm?

<p>To respond to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivator for Osama bin Laden's anger towards the U.S.?

<p>The presence of American troops in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of George H.W. Bush's approach to government?

<p>To reduce the size of government and promote private organizations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the U.S. intervention in Panama?

<p>The arrest and imprisonment of General Noriega (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Dayton Peace Accords?

<p>The Bosnian Crisis came to an end (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

<p>To reduce tariffs on trade between the three countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the notable event that occurred in Iraq after the liberation of Kuwait?

<p>A rebellion against Hussein's government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995?

<p>It resulted in the deaths of 168 people, including children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Monica Lewinsky scandal?

<p>President Clinton was impeached but remained in office (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing?

<p>It resulted in the deaths of six people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the U.S. Cole bombing in Yemen?

<p>The bombing was carried out by Al-Qaeda (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 2000 Presidential Election?

<p>George W. Bush was elected President (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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