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?

It reformed the welfare system Signup and view all the answers

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

It led to a shift in power to a more conservative majority Signup and view all the answers

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

Signing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Signup and view all the answers

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

A five-year maximum for public assistance Signup and view all the answers

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

It allowed states to refuse recognition of same-sex marriage from other states Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the 1996 Presidential Campaign?

Bill Clinton was reelected to a second term Signup and view all the answers

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

The Republican party grew more conservative and the Democrats became more liberal Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Oslo Accords?

The PLO recognized Israel's right to exist Signup and view all the answers

What was the international response to the genocide in Rwanda?

No one in the international community intervened Signup and view all the answers

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

The poor state of the economy during George H.W. Bush's presidency Signup and view all the answers

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

He introduced the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy Signup and view all the answers

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

The compound burned down, resulting in the deaths of 80 people Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act?

To allow workers to take unpaid leave for family and medical reasons Signup and view all the answers

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

His attempt to fire long-term staff members in the White House Signup and view all the answers

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

To create universal healthcare Signup and view all the answers

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

States were not required to recognize another state's same-sex marriage as legal Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Oslo Accords?

Israel's right to exist was recognized by the PLO Signup and view all the answers

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

They remained largely conservative and Republican Signup and view all the answers

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

They lost the presidency but won both houses of Congress Signup and view all the answers

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

The assassination of the Israeli Prime Minister ended the peace process Signup and view all the answers

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

They became more liberal and shifted towards Democrats Signup and view all the answers

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

To respond to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait Signup and view all the answers

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

The presence of American troops in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the size of government and promote private organizations Signup and view all the answers

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

The arrest and imprisonment of General Noriega Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Dayton Peace Accords?

The Bosnian Crisis came to an end Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce tariffs on trade between the three countries Signup and view all the answers

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

A rebellion against Hussein's government Signup and view all the answers

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

It resulted in the deaths of 168 people, including children Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Monica Lewinsky scandal?

President Clinton was impeached but remained in office Signup and view all the answers