The Bush and Clinton Presidencies 222

What did President Bush's response to the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait have in common with President Clinton's response to the conflict in Bosnia? Both presidents invaded countries and helped start democracies. Both presidents chose to remain neutral in the conflicts outside the US. Both presidents became less popular for their involvement in these conflicts. Both presidents worked with international allies in response to these conflicts.

Both presidents worked with international allies in response to these conflicts.

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.

He faced an impeachment trial. He was elected president in 1992 and 1996. He served three terms as governor of Arkansas.

Which statements correctly describe George H. W. Bush and his accomplishments as president? Select three options. He was a World War II hero. He served as governor of Texas. He expanded global trade treaties. He signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. He signed legislation for the use of clean coal and natural gas.

He was a World War II hero. He signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. He signed legislation for the use of clean coal and natural gas.

How did the median household income change from President Bush's final year (1993) to President Clinton's final year (2001)? It increased slightly. It remained constant. It decreased slightly. It increased significantly.

It increased significantly.

Why was the budget crisis of 1995 significant? It was the first time government was shut down. It was the first time the budget included cuts to social programs. It marked the beginning of increased partisanship in government. It was the first time Congress passed a budget the president disagreed with.

It marked the beginning of increased partisanship in government.

What was symbolic about the Berlin Wall falling on November 9, 1989? It represented the beginning of Germany's independence. It represented the beginning of the fall of communism in Europe. It represented the beginning of Western Europe's opposition to communism. It represented the beginning of a partnership between Europe and the United States.

It represented the beginning of the fall of communism in Europe.

What is the most likely explanation for President Clinton's approval ratings rising for most of his presidency, including at the time of his impeachment in 1998? Most Americans supported President Clinton's actions in Somalia and Rwanda. Most Americans did not believe the charges that led to President Clinton's impeachment. Most Americans agreed that President Clinton was responsible for the government shutdown. Most Americans believed President Clinton was increasing jobs and median household income.

Most Americans believed President Clinton was increasing jobs and median household income.

What was the result of NATO attacking Serbian forces? Serbia signed a peace treaty. Serbia committed ethnic cleansing. Serbia forced Muslims out of Bosnia. Serbia agreed to have democratic elections.

Serbia signed a peace treaty.

What is genocide? a planned evacuation of a group of people a temporary containment of a group of people a systematic extermination of a group of people a coordinated effort to relocate a group of people

a systematic extermination of a group of people

How did President Bush try to solve the nation's debt problem? by threatening to shut down the government by cutting government expenses and raising taxes by lowering taxes and decreasing government spending by increasing government spending on education and infrastructure

by cutting government expenses and raising taxes

How did President Bush respond when Panama's President Manuel Noriega was accused of sending drugs to the United States? by sending troops to Panama by funding American border security by negotiating with President Noriega by asking Congress to declare war on Panama

by sending troops to Panama

What resulted from President Clinton's economic policies? Select three options. decreased taxes increased bank bailouts increased family income decreased national debt decreased unemployment

increased family income decreased national debt decreased unemployment

What was President Clinton charged with by the House impeachment committee? engaging in crimes related to Whitewater committing sexual harassment and assault lying under oath and obstructing justice having a relationship with a White House intern

lying under oath and obstructing justice

What contributed most to President Bush losing the election to Bill Clinton in 1992? the failing economy the conflict with Panama his conservation measures the outcome of the Gulf War

the failing economy

Why did the United Nations Security Council set up the International Criminal Tribunal in 1994? to respond to the conflict in Iraq to respond to the famine in Somalia to respond to the genocide in Rwanda to respond to ethnic cleansing in Bosnia

to respond to the genocide in Rwanda