Clinton Administration

How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

• By suing the third parties in court for campaign-finance violations

• By persuading the third parties to present a new platform

• By addressing the issues raised by the third parties

• By preventing third parties from holding conventions

Which statement describes a criticism associated with the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• It increased consumer prices for U.S. citizens

• It decreased the number of imports into the United States.

• It contributed to the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs.

• It excluded many business sectors in the United States.

What was one effect of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on the United States?

• Decreased employment opportunities for minorities and women

• Increased availability of foreign laborers in the United States

• Increased access to foreign markets for U.S. businesses

• Decreased funding for the establishment of national parks

The American public was divided about President Clinton's impeachment. What was one argument presented by people who disagreed with the impeachment proceedings?

• The rule of law did not apply to members of the executive branch.

• Executive privilege did not apply to matters of national security.

• Poor judgement in private behaviors did not qualify as high crimes and misdemeanors.

• Bribery and corruption did not need to be investigated by an independent counsel.

What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

• Congress conducts more through investigations of judicial nominees.

• Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.

• Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.

• Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.