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Partisan Conflict in Government Answers

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

A
partisan politics.
B
the Contract with America.
C
the “Republican Revolution.”
D
“don’t ask, don’t tell.”
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During the budget crisis of 1995, President Clinton vetoed the budget passed by Congress because of

A
cuts to anti-crime programs.
B
cuts to social programs.
C
increases in healthcare funding.
D
increases in funding for education.
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Which statement best describes the mood of the American people following the midterm election in 1994?

A
They supported President Clinton.
B
They were resistant to change.
C
They were displeased with Republicans.
D
They were ready for a change.
4

During the 1994 midterm election, the Contract with America was

A
a constitutional amendment.
B
a healthcare proposal.
C
a Democratic mandate.
D
a Republican agenda.
5

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

A
lying under oath
B
sexual harassment
C
evidence tampering
D
abuse of power
6

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

A
Democrats controlled both houses of Congress by a slight majority.
B
Congress was evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.
C
Republicans won majorities in the House and the Senate.
D
Republicans won the House, but Democrats controlled the Senate.
7

The federal budget crisis in 1995

A
was resolved through Democratic cooperation.
B
was resolved through bipartisan cooperation.
C
forced the government to shut down.
D
led to cuts in social programs.
8

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

A
Republicans maintained control of Congress.
B
Democrats took over the House and Senate.
C
voters overwhelmingly favored the Democrats.
D
voters blamed the Republicans for the economy.
9

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

A
He and his supporters fought against the balanced budget amendment.
B
He was the first Republican to serve as Speaker of the House in forty years.
C
He challenged Bill Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
D
He led a movement against tax cuts proposed in the Contract with America.
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How did the budget crisis in 1995 affect the American people’s feelings toward President Clinton?

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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