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What aspect of the investigation into the Monica Lewinsky affair led directly to an impeachable offence?

A
lying under oath
B
sexual harassment
C
evidence tampering
D
abuse of power
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How did President Clinton’s impeachment lead to Newt Gingrich’s resignation as Speaker of the House?

A
Gingrich decided that he no longer wanted to work with a president who was convicted of wrongdoing.
B
Negative feelings about the attacks on Clinton led to a loss of confidence in Gingrich.
C
Gingrich resigned as Speaker so that he could start a campaign to run for president.
D
Republicans in Congress blamed Gingrich for the failure to convict Clinton on impeachment charges.
3

How did the budget crisis in 1995 affect the American people’s feelings toward President Clinton?

A
Americans blamed Clinton for the government shutdown because he had not cooperated with Republicans.
B
Americans felt that Clinton was weak for not standing up to the Republicans and for allowing the government shutdown.
C
Americans were pleased that Clinton’s actions had avoided a shutdown, but his approval ratings declined.
D
Americans blamed Republicans for the shutdown and Clinton’s approval ratings improved.
4

During the 1994 midterm election, the Contract with America was

A
a constitutional amendment.
B
a healthcare proposal.
C
a Democratic mandate.
D
a Republican agenda.
5

Which statement best describes the mood of the American people following the midterm election in 1994?

A
They supported President Clinton.
B
They were resistant to change.
C
They were displeased with Republicans.
D
They were ready for a change.
6

A term used by the media to describe the results of the midterm election in 1994 was

A
partisan politics.
B
the Contract with America.
C
the “Republican Revolution.”
D
“don’t ask, don’t tell.”
7

Which statement best describes the feelings of most Americans following President Clinton’s impeachment?

A
They supported the Republicans’ views and felt Clinton deserved impeachment.
B
They did not believe Clinton had any involvement in Whitewater or the Lewinsky scandal.
C
They believed Clinton should be punished for his crimes and should resign.
D
They thought Clinton had been impeached more for political reasons than for wrongdoing.
8

In 1998, the House of Representatives impeached President Clinton on charges of obstruction of justice and

A
sexual harassment.
B
perjury.
C
abuse.
D
high crimes.
9

When President Clinton was elected to a second term in 1996,

A
Republicans maintained control of Congress.
B
Democrats took over the House and Senate.
C
voters overwhelmingly favored the Democrats.
D
voters blamed the Republicans for the economy.
10

The federal budget crisis in 1995

A
was resolved through Democratic cooperation.
B
was resolved through bipartisan cooperation.
C
forced the government to shut down.
D
led to cuts in social programs.

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