First Term
When was Clinton inaugurated into office?
January 20th, 1993
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?
Where companies are required to provide workers with up to three months of unpaid leave in case of family/medical emergency.
When Clinton was re-elected he gained what achievement?
Clinton became the second Democratic president to be re-elected for a second term of presidency.
Who was Clinton's third choice for US Attorney General and why?
Janet Reno was the third choice for the position because the other two had financial improprieties
Clinton improved U.S.-Russia relations by?
Meeting up with Russian president Yeltsin to discuss ways to improve relations between the two nations.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is?
A gay person can serve in the army but weren't allowed to act upon their orientation unless they wished to be expelled and face military investigations.
Madeline Albright was became what during Clinton's second term?
Madeline became the Secretary of the United States during Clinton's second term.
The U.S. Navy, at Clinton's orders, attacked Iraqi intelligence why?
The Iraqis had plotted to kill President Bush on his trip there.
Clinton, throughout his first term constantly brings up the reforming of what social assistance?
Welfare
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act was enacted to reduce...?
The OBR Act was created to reduce the budget deficit using a combination of spending cuts and tax money.
When did Clinton and his administration eliminate the budget deficit?
May 2nd, 1997
What did Clinton do with the army personnel in Somalia?
He completely shipped the U.S. soldiers from Somalia back to the U.S.
Clinton delivered his first State of the Union address when?
January 23rd, 1996
What Act asks a potential hand gun purchaser to wait for five days while a background check is done on them by the government.
The Brady Act
What was the Paula Jones Lawsuit?
The lawsuit was against President Clinton for sexual harassment, even while he was president, having been given permission by the Supreme Court.
When Clinton signed the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act what did he agree upon?
The hiring of 100,000 more policemen and the expansion of the Death Penalty to cover more than 50 federal crimes.
Clinton was a "right to choose" advocate, often saying he wished abortions would become?
"Safe, legal, and rare"
Clinton's "Welfare to Work" Bill allowed him to keep what campaign promise of his?
His promise to reform Welfare into something more for the citizens of the U.S.
Who did Clinton secure permanent normal trade relations with?
China.
Clinton started negotiations on another what treaty called START II
Another nuclear arms reduction treaty.