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QuizMultiple Choice

Partisan Conflict in Government

Question 6 of 10 • NY-US History and Government Term 2 Hillcrest

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

Answer
A
Americans blamed Clinton for the government shutdown because he had not cooperated with Republicans.
B
Americans felt that Clinton was weak for not standing up to the Republicans and for allowing the government shutdown.
C
Americans were pleased that Clinton’s actions had avoided a shutdown, but his approval ratings declined.
D
Americans blamed Republicans for the shutdown and Clinton’s approval ratings improved.
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