1. 1992 - 2003

2. Why does race matter in America?

3. Race Relations in the 1990s Rodney King Beating (1991) R.K. Video L.A. Riots (1992) LED TO…

4. Race Relations in the 1990s OJ Simpson Trial (1995) Reaction to Verdict

5. Terrorism Somalia - 1993 WTC Bombing - 1993 U.S. Embassies Bombed - 1998 No real response by U.S. USS Cole Bombed - 2000

6. Terrorism 9/11 Led to… Bush Doctrine The United States has the right to secure itself against countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups (example: Afghanistan – 2001; Iraq – 2003) PATRIOT Act Gives the government more power to combat terrorism. (This act was very controversial: Security > Liberty Debate)

7. The Presidency of Bill Clinton

8. SUCCESSES FAILURES NAFTA Family and Medical Leave Act Budget Surplus Increase in Minimum Wage Strong Economic Growth (Tech Boom) Increase in Partisan Politics Failed Health- Care Reform Sex Scandals Impeached

9. What does the Constitution say about impeachment? Article II, Section 4 The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. How would you define “high Crimes and Misdemeanors”?

10. Questions for Discussion 1.What was the issue at the heart of the impeachment charges against President Clinton? 2.Is the President entitled to privacy? 3.Is the President’s personal life a matter of public concern? 4.Is lying about an illicit extra-marital relationship a “high Crime or Misdemeanor”? Is lying under oath a “high Crime or Misdemeanor”? 5.Was Clinton guilty of “high Crimes or Misdemeanors”? 6.Was Clinton impeached mostly for constitutional reasons or mostly for political reasons? 7.Do you think Bill Clinton should have been impeached?

11. 2000 Election Al Gore (D) George W. Bush (R) FLORIDA??? Bush v. Gore