29 Questions
What was one of President George H.W. Bush's campaign promises regarding domestic affairs?
A kinder, gentler America
What was the main challenge facing President Bush's domestic agenda?
A rising federal debt and mild recession
What was President Bush's approach to addressing domestic issues?
Encouraging American volunteerism
What was the political landscape like for President Bush?
A Democrat-controlled House and Senate
What was the outcome of President Bush's domestic policy and legislation?
Considered an average accomplishment
What was the main demand of the Republican minority in Congress in 1990?
To slash federal funding for unnecessary domestic programs
What was the result of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990?
A sizable tax hike on Americans and increased spending on assistance programs
What was the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed in 1992?
To eliminate tariffs on traded goods between the US, Canada, and Mexico
What was the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)?
It provided legal relief and accommodation to disabled Americans
What was the main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?
To provide Americans with the right to take workplace discrimination claims to court
What type of damages could Americans pursue under the new civil rights agreement?
Emotional distress damages
What groups were defined as discriminated against in the improvised law?
Both racial and gender groups
Why were Republicans outraged by the decision?
Because it favored the hiring of minorities and women
What type of relief did the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act provide?
Monetary relief
What was the major challenge facing the US economy during Bush's presidency?
Rising federal debt and unemployment
What was the impact of President Bush's shift towards a more moderate stance on domestic affairs?
He lost a significant amount of American support
What was the impact of the Immigration Act of 1990 on the allowance of immigrants into the United States?
It increased the allowance of immigrants
What was President Bush's approach to addressing societal ills?
Encourage Americans to volunteer
What was the outcome of President Bush's domestic policy and legislation by the end of his term?
It was widely considered an average accomplishment
What was the focus of the discrimination definition in the improvised law?
Racial and gender discrimination
What was the time period during which people were exposed to the byproducts of atmospheric nuclear testing?
1950s to 1980s
Who controlled the House of Representatives and the Senate during Bush's presidency?
Democrats
What was the response of Democrats to the new civil rights agreement?
They hailed the legislation as an important stride
What was the name of the act that provided monetary relief for those who had been exposed to the byproducts of atmospheric nuclear testing?
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
What did President Bush initially propose to address the economic crisis?
raising taxes and increasing spending on assistance programs
What was a major consequence of the Savings and Loan industry collapse?
A massive federal appropriations package to ease the crisis
What was the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 on federal welfare expenditures?
A decrease in federal welfare expenditures
What event in 1989 influenced President Bush's environmental legislation?
The Exxon Valdez disaster
What was the outcome of President Bush's compromise with Democrats on economic legislation?
A sizable tax hike on Americans and increased spending on assistance programs
Test your knowledge of President George H.W. Bush's domestic policies, including his 'kinder, gentler America' promise and its implications. Learn about his stance on taxation and volunteerism, and how it differed from his predecessor's ideology.
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