1996 State of the Union Address Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around 1996 State of the Union Address? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Fill in the blank in this quote from the 1996 State of the Union: "The era of […] government is over." (7.4).


Big
Small
Corrupt
Sassy
Q. "Now it is time to finish the job and balance the budget." (7.4).

Which of the following represents a "balanced budget?"



The government spends only what it makes.
The government borrows money to pay for programs.
The government spends more than what it makes.
The government cuts out magazine coupons.
Q. "These cuts are real. They will require sacrifice from everyone. But these cuts do not undermine our fundamental obligations to our parents, our children, and our future by endangering Medicare or Medicaid…" (13.1-3)

What are Medicare and Medicaid?



Government-funded health insurance programs
Networks of government hospitals
Free and universal healthcare provided by the government
The real names of the Yin Yang Twins.
Q. "I challenge this Congress to send me a bipartisan welfare reform bill that will really move people from welfare to work and do the right thing by our children." (26.1)

What does Bill Clinton mean by "bipartisan?"



A bill supported by both Republicans and Democrats
A bill approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate
A bill written by a combination of men and women
The grocery bill from the party planning committee
Q. "We must not be isolationist. We must not be the world's policeman. But we can and should be the world's very best peacemaker." (67.4)

When talking about foreign policy, which of the following is the best definition of the word "isolationist?"



Not getting involved in foreign conflicts or issues
America conquering other countries for their resources
Using the military to police the streets
Locking yourself in your room and binge-watching Netflix shows