Modern America III

Who won the 1992 Presidential Election?

• Bill Clinton

• Ross Perot

• George W. Bush

• Al Gore

Which countries are part of NAFTA?

• Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.

• Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

• U.S., Canada, and Brazil

• Mexico, U.S., and Argentina

What was a downside of NAFTA?

• Led to a financial crisis in Canada

• Increased tariffs on goods

• Caused many jobs to leave America for Mexico

• Decreased trade between member countries

How was the economy during Bill Clinton's presidency?

• Unchanged from previous years

• Weak, worst in 30 years

• Strong, best in 30 years

• In recession

Who headed Bill Clinton's healthcare reform?

• His wife

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Secretary of Health

What does TANF stand for?

• Temporary Aid for Needy Families

• Temporary Aid for Needy Friends

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Friends

What was the purpose of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act?

• To increase government aid to families

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

• To end the dependency of needy parents on the government by preparing them for jobs

• To provide free healthcare to all citizens

Who was responsible for the Oklahoma City Bombing?

• Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols

• Osama Bin Laden

• Ted Kaczynski

• John Doe

What was the outcome of the Lewinsky scandal?

• Clinton was removed from office

• Clinton resigned from office

• Clinton was impeached by the House but not convicted by the Senate

• Clinton was acquitted by both the House and Senate

What was the 'Contract with America'?

• A trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

• A plan by Republicans for tax cuts and other reforms

• A peace treaty with the Middle East

• A healthcare reform initiative