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

A
Janet Reno.
B
Newt Gingrich.
C
Kenneth Starr.
D
Bob Dole.
4

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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Which statement best describes the feelings of most Americans following President Clinton’s impeachment?

A
They supported the Republicans’ views and felt Clinton deserved impeachment.
B
They did not believe Clinton had any involvement in Whitewater or the Lewinsky scandal.
C
They believed Clinton should be punished for his crimes and should resign.
D
They thought Clinton had been impeached more for political reasons than for wrongdoing.
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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.
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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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Partisanship in Congress during the Clinton presidency made it very difficult to

A
hinder progress.
B
maintain control.
C
compromise.
D
campaign.
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In 1998, the House of Representatives impeached President Clinton on charges of obstruction of justice and

A
sexual harassment.
B
perjury.
C
abuse.
D
high crimes.

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