Bill Clinton Flashcards
What years did Bill Clinton serve as President of the United States?
1993–2001.
What number president was Bill Clinton?
42nd
Name one of Bill Clinton’s key domestic achievements.
Balanced the federal budget and achieved a budget surplus.
What major healthcare initiative did Clinton propose?
A national healthcare reform plan led by First Lady Hillary Clinton, which ultimately failed.
What education initiative was launched during Clinton’s presidency?
Increased funding for public schools and expanded access to higher education through programs like AmeriCorps and Hope Scholarships
What was the name of the significant crime legislation passed in 1994?
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (1994 Crime Bill)
Name one of Clinton’s key foreign policy achievements in Bosnia.
Oversaw the signing of the Dayton Accords, which ended the Bosnian War.
What major trade agreement was signed during Clinton’s presidency?
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994.
How did Clinton handle the conflict in Kosovo?
He led NATO airstrikes in 1999 to stop ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.
What was Clinton’s stance on military service for LGBTQ individuals?
Implemented the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
What was the state of the U.S. economy during Clinton’s presidency?
The economy experienced significant growth, low unemployment, and a federal budget surplus.
Name a controversial policy from Clinton’s presidency.
The 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, which reformed welfare but faced criticism for its impact on low-income families.
What scandal led to Clinton’s impeachment?
His affair with Monica Lewinsky and subsequent perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
What was the result of Clinton’s impeachment trial?
He was acquitted by the Senate and remained in office.
What environmental initiative was Clinton known for?
Established new national monuments and protected millions of acres of public land.
What was one of Clinton’s major legislative failures?
The failure to pass universal healthcare reform.
How did Clinton address terrorism during his presidency?
Strengthened counterterrorism measures and authorized strikes against Al-Qaeda targets.
What initiative helped expand the internet and technology sector?
Policies that fostered innovation and the growth of the “dot-com” boom.
What is the full name of the Brady Bill?
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
When was the Brady Bill signed into law?
November 30, 1993.
Who signed the Brady Bill into law?
Bill Clinton
What was the primary purpose of the Brady Bill?
To require background checks on individuals purchasing firearms from federally licensed dealers.
What was the waiting period for handgun purchases under the Brady Bill?
A five-day waiting period until the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was implemented in 1998.
Why is it called the “Brady Bill”?
It was named after James Brady, President Reagan’s press secretary, who was injured in the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan.
