Part 9

Quiz for Document P9-3: Bill Clinton, Remarks on Signing the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (1993)

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Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes President Bill Clinton’s characterization of America’s increased economic productivity in his remarks on signing NAFTA?A. Gains in productivity often result in unemployment.
B. Increased U.S. productivity has increased living standards for all Americans.
C. Productivity gains have created price deflation.
D. Trade balances are improved by productivity gains.

Question 2

What congressional action does Clinton call for to address the issue of jobs lost to increased global production and automation?A. Free tuition for community college education
B. Guaranteed annual income
C. Public works programs
D. Worker training and retraining systems

Question 3

President Clinton describes U.S. national security as depending uponA. creating a united North America.
B. increasing military spending.
C. removing barriers to trade.
D. selling weapons systems to allies.

Question 4

What, according to Clinton, would be the effect of free trade and increased markets?A. All nations including the U.S. would grow their middle classes.
B. Global conflict will be brought to an end.
C. Resulting technological advances would create greater leisure for all.
D. The U.S. would dominate the global economy.