Asked by Bailey Harvey on May 13, 2024

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Why did the federal government shut down twice - in November and in December - in 1995?

A) Democrats boycotted the President.
B) A Republican Senate blocked the House Democrat's budget.
C) A Republican controlled Congress did not deliver Clinton an acceptable budget.
D) President Clinton failed to prepare a budget for Congress to pass.

Federal Government

The national government of a federal state, which shares sovereignty with its sub-national entities and possesses its own powers and responsibilities distinct from those of state governments.

Government Shutdown

A situation where the government temporarily ceases operations due to the lack of approved funding.

Acceptable Budget

A financial plan or limit that is deemed satisfactory by those to whom it applies.

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O'Daija NarcisseMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The federal government shut down twice in 1995 because a Republican-controlled Congress and Democratic President Bill Clinton could not agree on a budget, leading to Congress not delivering a budget that was acceptable to President Clinton.