Election
Who won the election of 1992?
Bill Clinton
Who said “I did it my way, without cheap political tricks”?
Ross Perot
This President and Republican nominee struggled during the 1992 campaign due to broken promises.
Who is George Bush?
What was the trade agreement that eliminated trade barriers between US, Canada, and Mexico?
NAFTA
How long did Lewinsky and Clinton’s relationship last?
2 years
Name a key point from Clinton’s campaign
Focused on econ, promised jobs, strengthen relationship between people and the gov’t, help middle class, “putting people first”
“A kinder, gentler nation”
George Bush
This Texas billionaire ran as an independent candidate in 1992.
Who is Ross Perot?
What did Clinton say he would focus on “like a laser beam”?
The economy
Who was Kenneth Starr?
An independent counsel who was investigating the case against Clinton
Name a key point from Bush’s campaign
Experienced, led victory to gulf war, defense and foreign policy, international commerce, “kinder, gentler nation.”
Name of the Republican Plan promoted by Newt Gingrich?
Contract with America
This First Lady was appointed by her husband to head a task force in 1993.
Who is Hilary Clinton?
What was the new minimum wage after 1993?
$5.15 per hour
What was the name of the real estate scandal that Clinton was originally being investigated for before the affair?
Whitewater
Name a key point from Ross Perot’s campaign
Get rid of government waste and abuse, enterprise growth & jobs for all, simplify tax codes, and address education & poverty
Who said “ the era of big government is over”
Bill Clinton
This Republican Congressman became Speaker of the House and a chief adversary to Clinton’s domestic agenda.
Who is Newt Gingrich?
In what year did Congress abandon the health care reform plan?
1994
What did Lewinsky’s mom get in exchange for the dress with Clinton’s DNA on it?
Immunity
Which third-party candidate won nearly 19% of the popular vote?
Ross Perot
Who became unpopular after government shutdowns?
Newt Gingrich
This childhood friend of Clinton was deeply involved in early domestic controversies before his death.
Who is Vince Foster?
What did Clinton promise in the context of the welfare reform?
“End welfare as we know it.”
What did Hillary call the Lewinsky Affair?
“A vast right-wing conspiracy”