Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the Economy During the Clinton

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the economy during the Clinton presidency?

• A) It showed unprecedented prosperity due in part to the growth of new digital companies called "dot-coms."
• B) It was locked in a debilitating recession that caused unemployment levels to gradually increase.
• C) It was dragged down by a growing federal budget deficit that overshadowed Clinton's agenda.
• D) It briefly was in better shape than ever but quickly returned to resembling that of the 1980s.
• E) It became more inwardly focused, as tariffs and trade barriers stifled international trade.

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Definitions:

Chronic Renal Failure

A long-term kidney condition where the kidneys progressively lose their ability to function properly.

"Uremic" Breath

A specific type of bad breath associated with the accumulation of urea in the blood, typically indicative of kidney failure.

Renal Transplantation

A surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor.

Preferred Means

Typically refers to the most favored or desirable method, tool, or approach to achieve a goal or fulfill a need.