26.1 Flashcards
Who was H Ross perot
A third-party candidate who is a Texas billionaire. Parent targeted the soaring federal budget deficit as the nation’s number one problem. A budget deficit occurs when the federal government borrows money to meet all it’s spending commitments
How did Bill Clinton win the presidency
I promising to move away from the traditional democratic policies he also emphasized the need to move people off welfare and call for growth in private business as a means to economic progress
Who was Hillary Roadham Clinton
The first lady a skilled lawyer and child welfare advocate was chosen by Bill Clinton to head the team creating the plan for affordable healthcare
What were block grants
Set amount of federal money they could spend on welfare or for other social concerns
What was the north American free trade agreement
This legislation would bring Mexico into the free-trade zone that the United States and Canada already had formed supporters said an ASTA would strengthen all three economies and create more jobs
Who was newt Gingrich
Republican congressman who Dan to turn voters his dissatisfaction with Clinton into support for Republicans
What was the contract with America
Published by Newton, 10 items Republicans promised to enact if they won control of Congress. They included a congressional term limits a balanced budget adjustment tax cuts tougher crime laws and welfare reform
Who was Al Gore
Vice president chosen to succeed Clinton by democrats
Who was George W. Bush
Republicans nominated George W. Bush, governor of Texas and the son of the former president
Who was William Jefferson Clinton
The first member of the baby boom generation to win the presidency. He captured the White House, at the age of 46, by vowing to strengthen the nations week economy and to lead the Democratic Party any more moderate direction
