The Bush and Clinton Presidencies Answers

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Which policies were included in President Clinton’s plan to improve the economy? Select three options.reduce the deficitexpand global traderaise taxes and cut spendingbail out savings and loan bankssupport clean coal and natural gas

A
reduce the deficit
B
expand global trade
C
raise taxes and cut spending
D
bail out savings and loan banks
E
support clean coal and natural gas
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Study the chart of median household income in the United States.

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A
It increased slightly.
B
It remained constant.
C
It decreased slightly.
D
It increased significantly.
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How did President Bush try to solve the nation’s debt problem?

A
by threatening to shut down the government
B
by cutting government expenses and raising taxes
C
by lowering taxes and decreasing government spending
D
by increasing government spending on education and infrastructure
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What was President Clinton charged with by the House impeachment committee?

A
engaging in crimes related to Whitewater
B
committing sexual harassment and assault
C
lying under oath and obstructing justice
D
having a relationship with a White House intern
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Which statements correctly describe Bill Clinton? Select three options.He faced an impeachment trial.He served in the House of Representatives.He was elected president in 1992 and 1996.He had a father who served in the US Senate.He served three terms as governor of Arkansas.

A
He faced an impeachment trial.
B
He served in the House of Representatives.
C
He was elected president in 1992 and 1996.
D
He had a father who served in the US Senate.
E
He served three terms as governor of Arkansas.
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What was symbolic about the Berlin Wall falling on November 9, 1989?

A
It represented the beginning of Germany’s independence.
B
It represented the beginning of the fall of communism in Europe.
C
It represented the beginning of Western Europe’s opposition to communism.
D
It represented the beginning of a partnership between Europe and the United States.
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How did President Bush respond when Panama’s President Manuel Noriega was accused of sending drugs to the United States?

A
by sending troops to Panama
B
by funding American border security
C
by negotiating with President Noriega
D
by asking Congress to declare war on Panama
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What contributed most to President Bush losing the election to Bill Clinton in 1992?

A
the failing economy
B
the conflict with Panama
C
his conservation measures
D
the outcome of the Gulf War

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