Partisan Conflict in Government

Question 1

During the 1994 midterm election, the Contract with America was

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a Republican agenda.

Question 2

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

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perjury.

Question 3

Why was Newt Gingrich a significant political figure in the 1990s?

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He was the first Republican to serve as Speaker of the House in forty years.

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

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

Question 6

What aspect of the investigation into the Monica Lewinsky affair led directly to an impeachable offence?

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lying under oath

Question 7

Partisanship in Congress during the Clinton presidency made it very difficult to

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compromise.

Question 8

The independent counsel appointed to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by President Clinton was

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Kenneth Starr.

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

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

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Republicans won majorities in the House and the Senate.

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