1. Compare and contrast the foreign policy of Clinton and George W. Bush. What particular vision underlay each, and what particular international events shaped the programs of each administration?
2. What political beliefs shaped Clinton's domestic initiatives in his second term? Did the scandals surrounding him effect his ability to create successful programs that reflected his beliefs?
3. Explain the ways that Bush's domestic policies reflected a conservative turn in American politics.
4. The author of Chapter 32 asks if Bush would be seen as "the bold leader of a united people waging a just war on terrorism," or as "a president who did the bidding of a powerful and socially irresponsible corporate elite." Which assessment do you think is the most accurate? Back your position with as much evidence about Bush's actions and politics as possible.
5. The author of Chapter 32 claims that after September 11, 2001, despite "calls for unity," some "deep divisions" remained in American society. What were the most important divisions and were they significant in shaking America's "united we stand" response to the terror attacks?