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The Obama Presidency — Unit test

Question 6 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

In order to end the recession in the early 1990s, President Clinton

Answer
A
decreased government spending.
B
increased government spending.
C
made the government less like a business.
D
reduced taxes on the wealthy to raise money.

Explanation

President Clinton’s economic plan aimed to reduce the federal budget deficit, partly by decreasing government spending. It also raised taxes on higher-income earners, rather than reducing taxes on the wealthy. Thus, the correct choice is decreased government spending.

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