Partisan Conflict in Government — Quiz

Question 26 • US History

How did the budget crisis in 1995 affect the American people’s feelings toward President Clinton?

Answer

Americans were pleased that Clinton’s actions had avoided a shutdown, but his approval ratings declined.

Americans blamed Republicans for the shutdown and Clinton’s approval ratings improved.

Americans felt that Clinton was weak for not standing up to the Republicans and for allowing the government shutdown.

Americans blamed Clinton for the government shutdown because he had not cooperated with Republicans.

Explanation

During the 1995 budget crisis, the federal government shut down after Clinton and congressional Republicans failed to agree on a budget. Many Americans blamed the Republicans for the impasse, while Clinton’s approval ratings improved as he opposed their demands. Therefore, D is correct: Americans blamed Republicans for the shutdown and Clinton’s approval ratings improved.

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