Question

building the bridge to the 21st century
welfare reform
clinton believed that the welfare program in the united states had gotten too big.

• clintons welfare reforms meant that some people would no longer be eligible for welfare
• this allowed the government to spend less money on welfare
• his economic plan received no republican votes, but was passed anyway by the majority of democrats.

which of the following did bill clinton do to reduce the national debt during his
presidency?
raised taxes

eliminated jobs

increased spending

Explanation:

Raising taxes can increase government revenue, which can be used to pay off the national debt. Eliminating jobs would likely have a negative impact on the economy and not directly reduce the national debt. Increasing spending would likely increase the national debt rather than reduce it.

Answer:

raised taxes