Neoliberalism: An economic and political ideology that emphasizes limited government intervention in the economy and promotes free markets. It influenced President Clinton's approach to welfare reform by advocating for personal responsibility and reducing dependency on government assistance.
Welfare Reform: Refers to changes made to the social welfare system aimed at reducing dependency on public assistance programs, encouraging work participation, and promoting self-sufficiency among recipients.
Centrism: The political stance of being moderate or middle-of-the-road, seeking a balance between conservative and liberal ideologies. President Clinton's approach towards welfare reform can be seen as centrist because it aimed to find common ground between different perspectives.