In the text, you read this about the healthcare issue during Bill Clinton's presidency: In 1994, some 37 million Americans had no health insurance. Clinton called for a national system of health insurance for almost all Americans. After heated debate, however, Congress defeated the plan. Many Americans worried that it would be too costly and involve the government too deeply in their lives. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Based on this excerpt, which of the following statements is most opposed to Congress’ stance in 1994? (1 point) Responses The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. New federal healthcare laws should not interfere too deeply in the choices people make.
The statement most opposed to Congress' stance in 1994 is: The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare.
Which of the following would most likely be in support of the NAFTA Agreement? (1 point) Responses a small, one-store business owner in Mexico a small, one-store business owner in Mexico a corporate owner in Canada looking to expand a corporate owner in Canada looking to expand a factory owner in Mexico looking to cut labor costs a factory owner in Mexico looking to cut labor costs a business owner in America that buys merchandise from China
A corporate owner in Canada looking to expand would most likely be in support of the NAFTA Agreement, as it allows for easier expansion and trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Compare the U.S. response to Soviet actions in Afghanistan with the U.S. response to Soviet actions in Poland. (1 point) Responses The United States condemned Soviet policy toward both countries. The United States condemned Soviet policy toward both countries. The United States adopted a policy of detente in both countries. The United States adopted a policy of detente in both countries. The United States supported rebels in both countries. The United States supported rebels in both countries. The United States targeted Soviet missiles in both countries.
The United States supported rebels in Afghanistan but did not support rebels in Poland. Therefore, the correct option is: The United States supported rebels in both countries.
What connections existed between Gorbachev’s desire to improve the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union’s relationship to the United States? (1 point) Responses Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United States. Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United States. Gorbachev wanted to invest in new weapons systems with the United States. Gorbachev wanted to invest in new weapons systems with the United States. Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses. Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses. Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American businesses.
How did the end of the Cold War contribute to the Clinton-era economic boom? (1 point) Responses People were no longer afraid and were willing to spend more money on luxury goods. People were no longer afraid and were willing to spend more money on luxury goods. Americans welcomed people from the former Soviet Union into the U.S. job market. Americans welcomed people from the former Soviet Union into the U.S. job market. Costly military resources did not need to be maintained at the same level. Costly military resources did not need to be maintained at the same level. Expensive presidential visits to the Soviet Union were no longer necessary.
Costly military resources did not need to be maintained at the same level.
Which example best shows the United States as a mediator? (1 point) Responses debating human rights with China debating human rights with China supporting democracy in the Philippines supporting democracy in the Philippines promoting a peace agreement in Bosnia promoting a peace agreement in Bosnia encouraging the end of apartheid in South Africa encouraging the end of apartheid in South Africa
