HIST 011 Lecture Notes - Lecture 66: Republican Congress, Stim, North American Free Trade Agreement
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America saw an era of economic growth and technological innovations while american politics were divided. On a state level the movement to impose term limits for officials was very popular. Us term limits inc vs thornton states could not limit the tenure of federal lawmakers without a constitutional amendment. 27th amendment made it so congress members. Olentangy rise their own salaries didn"t take effect till next session of congress. George h. bush elected by republicans for a seconds term. Bush seemed tired and out of touch with average americans. (bill clinton) - democratic election for pres first baby-boomer to be nominated for pres. Presented himself as a new democrat who focused on economic issues: ross perot. Texas billionaire who entered the presidential race as an independent. Received 20% of popular vote in the end. Clinton won 370 to 168 over bush in electoral college and 43% to 37% in pop. vote.
