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What was the primary reason behind the partial government shutdown in 1995?
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?
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?
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?
What was the significance of the Personal Responsibility with Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act?
What was the impact of the 1994 midterm election on Clinton's presidency?
What was the impact of the 1994 midterm election on Clinton's presidency?
What was a significant economic policy of Clinton's presidency?
What was a significant economic policy of Clinton's presidency?
What was the key feature of the replacement of Aid to Families with Dependent Children?
What was the key feature of the replacement of Aid to Families with Dependent Children?
What was the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act on same-sex marriage?
What was the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act on same-sex marriage?
What was a significant outcome of the 1996 Presidential Campaign?
What was a significant outcome of the 1996 Presidential Campaign?
What was a key shift in American politics during the 1990s?
What was a key shift in American politics during the 1990s?
What was a significant outcome of the Oslo Accords?
What was a significant outcome of the Oslo Accords?
What was the international response to the genocide in Rwanda?
What was the international response to the genocide in Rwanda?
What was the primary reason behind Bill Clinton's victory in the 1992 presidential election?
What was the primary reason behind Bill Clinton's victory in the 1992 presidential election?
What was Bill Clinton's approach to dealing with the issue of gay people in the military?
What was Bill Clinton's approach to dealing with the issue of gay people in the military?
What was the outcome of the siege on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco?
What was the outcome of the siege on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco?
What was the purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act?
What was the purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act?
What was one of the criticisms leveled against Bill Clinton's administration?
What was one of the criticisms leveled against Bill Clinton's administration?
What was one of Bill Clinton's key campaign promises?
What was one of Bill Clinton's key campaign promises?
What was the consequence of the Defense of Marriage Act for same-sex marriages?
What was the consequence of the Defense of Marriage Act for same-sex marriages?
What was the outcome of the Oslo Accords?
What was the outcome of the Oslo Accords?
What was the political shift in suburban areas of the South and West?
What was the political shift in suburban areas of the South and West?
What was the consequence of the 1996 Presidential Campaign for the Republican party?
What was the consequence of the 1996 Presidential Campaign for the Republican party?
What was the consequence of the Oslo Accords for the Middle East?
What was the consequence of the Oslo Accords for the Middle East?
What was the political shift of middle and upper-class professionals in the 1990s?
What was the political shift of middle and upper-class professionals in the 1990s?
What was the main reason behind the U.S. intervention in Operation Desert Storm?
What was the main reason behind the U.S. intervention in Operation Desert Storm?
What was the primary motivator for Osama bin Laden's anger towards the U.S.?
What was the primary motivator for Osama bin Laden's anger towards the U.S.?
What was the main goal of George H.W. Bush's approach to government?
What was the main goal of George H.W. Bush's approach to government?
What was the main outcome of the U.S. intervention in Panama?
What was the main outcome of the U.S. intervention in Panama?
What was the outcome of the Dayton Peace Accords?
What was the outcome of the Dayton Peace Accords?
What was the primary purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
What was the primary purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
What was the notable event that occurred in Iraq after the liberation of Kuwait?
What was the notable event that occurred in Iraq after the liberation of Kuwait?
What was the significance of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995?
What was the significance of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995?
What was the outcome of the Monica Lewinsky scandal?
What was the outcome of the Monica Lewinsky scandal?
What was the significance of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing?
What was the significance of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing?
What was the outcome of the U.S. Cole bombing in Yemen?
What was the outcome of the U.S. Cole bombing in Yemen?
What was the outcome of the 2000 Presidential Election?
What was the outcome of the 2000 Presidential Election?
