Partisan Conflict in Government

Question 1

The federal budget crisis in 1995

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forced the government to shut down.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the mood of the American people following the midterm election in 1994?

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They were ready for a change.

Question 3

Which best describes a result of the midterm election in 1994?

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Republicans won majorities in the House and the Senate.

Question 4

During the budget crisis of 1995, President Clinton vetoed the budget passed by Congress because of

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cuts to social programs.

Question 5

How did President Clinton’s impeachment lead to Newt Gingrich’s resignation as Speaker of the House?

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Negative feelings about the attacks on Clinton led to a loss of confidence in Gingrich.

Question 6

During the 1994 midterm election, the Contract with America was

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a Republican agenda.

Question 7

When President Clinton was elected to a second term in 1996,

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Republicans maintained control of Congress.

Question 8

A term used by the media to describe the results of the midterm election in 1994 was

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the “Republican Revolution.”

Question 9

As a result of poor economic conditions in the early 1990s,

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new congressional leadership was elected in 1994.

Question 10

In 1998, the House of Representatives impeached President Clinton on charges of obstruction of justice and

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perjury.

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