The American Presidential Election of 1996

The 1996 U.S. presidential election featured Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, and Ross Perot. Clinton faced challenges from the Republican Revolution and criticism over his policies but benefited from a strong economy. Dole, the Republican nominee, struggled with perceptions of age. Perot ran under the Reform Party but was excluded from debates, affecting his performance. Clinton won re-election with 379 electoral votes, becoming the first Democrat to do so since FDR. Despite Dole's loss, Republicans maintained congressional control.

What major political shift did Bill Clinton face during his presidency?

• The Green Party Uprising of 1994

• The Republican Revolution of 1994

• The Libertarian Movement of 1994

• The Democratic Revolution of 1994

Who was Bob Dole's running mate in the 1996 election?

• Jack Kemp

• Pat Buchanan

• Steve Forbes

• Ross Perot

Why did Ross Perot decide to run again in the 1996 election?

• He had a new political agenda to promote.

• The Reform Party needed him to get federal matching funds.

• He was promised a spot in the debates.

• He wanted to challenge Clinton directly.

What was a significant issue in Bob Dole's campaign?

• His stance on the economy

• His relationship with the media

• His foreign policy experience

• His age and perceived disconnect with current issues

What was notable about Bill Clinton's re-election in 1996?

• He was the first president to lose the popular vote but win the electoral college.

• He won with the largest popular vote margin in history.

• He was the youngest president to be re-elected.

• He was the first Republican to win re-election since Franklin Roosevelt.