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Political History: The Clinton Impeachment

Description: This quiz focuses on the impeachment of Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, in 1998.
Number of Questions: 15
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What was the primary reason for the impeachment of Bill Clinton?

  1. Perjury

  2. Obstruction of justice

  3. Abuse of power

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clinton was impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice stemming from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by Paula Jones, as well as an abuse of power charge related to his alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky.

Who was the Independent Counsel who investigated the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal?

  1. Kenneth Starr

  2. Robert Mueller

  3. James Comey

  4. Andrew McCabe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kenneth Starr was appointed as the Independent Counsel to investigate the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal in 1994.

What was the name of the sexual harassment lawsuit that Paula Jones filed against Bill Clinton?

  1. Jones v. Clinton

  2. Clinton v. Jones

  3. Paula Jones v. Bill Clinton

  4. Bill Clinton v. Paula Jones


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paula Jones filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill Clinton in 1994, alleging that he had exposed himself to her while he was governor of Arkansas.

What was the name of the report that Kenneth Starr submitted to Congress detailing his findings from the Clinton-Lewinsky investigation?

  1. The Starr Report

  2. The Clinton Report

  3. The Lewinsky Report

  4. The Independent Counsel's Report


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kenneth Starr submitted his report on the Clinton-Lewinsky investigation to Congress in September 1998. The report detailed Starr's findings and recommendations, including his belief that Clinton had committed perjury and obstruction of justice.

What was the vote in the House of Representatives on the articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton?

  1. 228-206

  2. 229-205

  3. 230-204

  4. 231-203


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The House of Representatives voted 228-206 to impeach Bill Clinton on December 19, 1998.

What was the vote in the Senate on the articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton?

  1. 55-45

  2. 54-46

  3. 53-47

  4. 52-48


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Senate voted 55-45 to acquit Bill Clinton on February 12, 1999, falling short of the two-thirds majority required to convict and remove him from office.

Who was the Speaker of the House during the Clinton impeachment proceedings?

  1. Newt Gingrich

  2. Tom DeLay

  3. Dennis Hastert

  4. Nancy Pelosi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Newt Gingrich was the Speaker of the House during the Clinton impeachment proceedings in 1998.

Who was the Majority Leader of the Senate during the Clinton impeachment proceedings?

  1. Trent Lott

  2. Tom Daschle

  3. Mitch McConnell

  4. Harry Reid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trent Lott was the Majority Leader of the Senate during the Clinton impeachment proceedings in 1998.

Who was the Minority Leader of the House during the Clinton impeachment proceedings?

  1. Dick Gephardt

  2. Nancy Pelosi

  3. Steny Hoyer

  4. James Clyburn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dick Gephardt was the Minority Leader of the House during the Clinton impeachment proceedings in 1998.

Who was the Minority Leader of the Senate during the Clinton impeachment proceedings?

  1. Tom Daschle

  2. Harry Reid

  3. Chuck Schumer

  4. Dick Durbin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Daschle was the Minority Leader of the Senate during the Clinton impeachment proceedings in 1998.

What was the name of the White House intern with whom Bill Clinton had an affair?

  1. Monica Lewinsky

  2. Paula Jones

  3. Linda Tripp

  4. Kathleen Willey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Clinton had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky in 1995 and 1996.

What was the name of the friend of Monica Lewinsky who secretly recorded their conversations about the affair?

  1. Linda Tripp

  2. Paula Jones

  3. Kathleen Willey

  4. Ann Coulter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linda Tripp secretly recorded her conversations with Monica Lewinsky about her affair with Bill Clinton and turned the tapes over to Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr.

What was the name of the dress that Monica Lewinsky wore during her encounter with Bill Clinton?

  1. The blue dress

  2. The black dress

  3. The red dress

  4. The white dress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monica Lewinsky wore a blue dress during her encounter with Bill Clinton in the Oval Office in 1995. The dress became a key piece of evidence in the Clinton impeachment proceedings.

What was the name of the cigar that Bill Clinton smoked during his encounter with Monica Lewinsky?

  1. The Cohiba

  2. The Montecristo

  3. The Romeo y Julieta

  4. The Partagas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Clinton smoked a Cohiba cigar during his encounter with Monica Lewinsky in the Oval Office in 1995. The cigar became a key piece of evidence in the Clinton impeachment proceedings.

What was the name of the book that Bill Clinton wrote about his impeachment?

  1. My Life

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. Dreams from My Father

  4. A Promised Land


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Clinton wrote a book about his impeachment titled 'My Life' in 2004.

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