Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the presidency of Bill Clinton.

Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the presidency of Bill Clinton. What were his major accomplishments and shortcomings?

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER
Strengths/Accomplishments: raised taxes to reduce federal deficit; cut government spending; North American Free Trade Agreement; World Trade Organization; parental leave legislation; gun control; created millions of new jobs; welfare reform; raised minimum wage; AmeriCorp; expanded international trade; booming economy.

Weaknesses/Shortcomings: universal health care plan failed; gays in military policy was controversial; allegations of misconduct prior to becoming president (e.g., Whitewater); Lewinsky scandal and impeachment.