In his first year as president, Bill Clinton secured from Congress all of the following EXCEPT
A. an international free-trade agreement.
B. a significant reduction in many areas of government spending.
C. an expansion of tax credits to low-income working people.
D. a national health reform plan.
E. a large tax increase on the wealthy.
D
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a. end the corrupt and family-destroying influence of the liquor industry. b. make Senators directly elected and end the Senate millionaire's club. c. prohibit child labor. d. guarantee the secret Australian ballot in all federal elections. e. make the initiative and referendum applicable for all federal laws.
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A) protecting corporations B) promoting capitalism C) ensuring food safety D) suppressing labor strikes
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a. true b. false