President Clinton

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Clinton says the brief handshake with this president inspired him to pursue a life in politics.

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President John F. Kennedy

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A billionaire from Texas who ran as an independent candidate who vowed to balance the budget.

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Ross Perot

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Who did Clinton select as his running mate?

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Senator Al Gore

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Among the women Clinton appointed to higher offices, who was the second woman to serve in the Supreme Court?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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A failed real-estate deal the Clintons had invested in that called into question their honesty.

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Whitewater

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In response over growing concern over health care costs, Clinton sought to reform the health care system. Why did Congress fail to pass it?

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It was very complicated and hard to understand

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What indicates that Clinton's economic reforms were working?

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Unemployment dropped to 5.4% and inflation fell to 3%.

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What was the pledge Republican candidates signed to balance the budget and make other reforms?

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Contract with America

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With the end of apartheid in South Africa, free democratic elections were held. Who was elected president?

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Nelson Mandela

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Formed to help provide humanitarian aid to famine-stricken and war torn Somalia.

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Operation Restore Hope