Both Bill Clinton and Barack Obama expressed a desire to allow gays and lesbians to serve in the military
While Clinton had to reach the compromise of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Obama was successful at getting Congress to rescind the prohibition. Why was Obama successful while Clinton was not?
a. Obama's grassroots campaign was more successful than Clinton's.
b. Public opinion about gay rights had changed between Clinton and Obama.
c. The Equal Rights Amendment was not ratified until after Clinton left office.
d. The demand for soldiers was greater during the Obama administration.
b
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a. Capitalism is basically a good thing. b. Free market competition yields opportunities for all citizens. c. Society as a whole should look out for its weakest members. d. State ownership of industry is incompatible with democracy.
Party ID is important to party __________
A) enfranchisement B) loyalty C) stability D) influence