What Was the "Contract with America" in 1994

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was the "Contract with America" in 1994?

• A) It was a series of initiatives during the 1994 midterm elections that helped the Republican Party take control of both houses of Congress on a platform of devolution.
• B) It was a rather liberal agenda that was adopted by President Clinton to offset the conservative trend that was gripping the nation.
• C) It was a political campaign that was adopted by the Supreme Court to strengthen the citizens' support of its rulings.
• D) It was an attempt by the Republicans to consolidate all educational policies into one strong and effective federal Department of Education, as a remedy for a patchwork of state policies.
• E) It was President Clinton's political agenda to counter a surge in Republican support.

Calculate the average annual rates of change for demographic or financial data.

Assess and compare the effectiveness of different savings and investment strategies over time.

Understand the concept and mathematical formula for compound interest.

Calculate the time required for an investment to reach a specific value under different compounding periods.

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