0

Uncovering the Secrets of Political Scandals: A Quiz

Description: Uncover the secrets of political scandals in this intriguing quiz. Test your knowledge of infamous political controversies and their impact on history.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: politics political scandals history current affairs
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which political scandal involved the illegal break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., in 1972?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky Scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Watergate Scandal was a major political scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.

In the Iran-Contra Affair, what was the primary objective of the United States government?

  1. To release American hostages held in Iran

  2. To support the Contras in Nicaragua

  3. To improve relations with the Soviet Union

  4. To promote democracy in Latin America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal that involved the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

Which president was involved in the Monica Lewinsky Scandal?

  1. Bill Clinton

  2. George W. Bush

  3. Barack Obama

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Monica Lewinsky Scandal was a political scandal that involved President Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

What was the central issue in the Teapot Dome Scandal of the 1920s?

  1. Illegal oil drilling on public lands

  2. Bribery of government officials

  3. Stock market manipulation

  4. Prohibition of alcohol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved the illegal leasing of government oil reserves to private companies.

Which political scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky Scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Watergate Scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972.

In the Iran-Contra Affair, what was the primary concern of the United States government?

  1. To release American hostages held in Iran

  2. To support the Contras in Nicaragua

  3. To improve relations with the Soviet Union

  4. To promote democracy in Latin America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal that involved the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

Which president was involved in the Monica Lewinsky Scandal?

  1. Bill Clinton

  2. George W. Bush

  3. Barack Obama

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Monica Lewinsky Scandal was a political scandal that involved President Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

What was the central issue in the Teapot Dome Scandal of the 1920s?

  1. Illegal oil drilling on public lands

  2. Bribery of government officials

  3. Stock market manipulation

  4. Prohibition of alcohol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved the illegal leasing of government oil reserves to private companies.

Which political scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky Scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Watergate Scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972.

In the Iran-Contra Affair, what was the primary concern of the United States government?

  1. To release American hostages held in Iran

  2. To support the Contras in Nicaragua

  3. To improve relations with the Soviet Union

  4. To promote democracy in Latin America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal that involved the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

Which president was involved in the Monica Lewinsky Scandal?

  1. Bill Clinton

  2. George W. Bush

  3. Barack Obama

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Monica Lewinsky Scandal was a political scandal that involved President Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

What was the central issue in the Teapot Dome Scandal of the 1920s?

  1. Illegal oil drilling on public lands

  2. Bribery of government officials

  3. Stock market manipulation

  4. Prohibition of alcohol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved the illegal leasing of government oil reserves to private companies.

Which political scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky Scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Watergate Scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972.

In the Iran-Contra Affair, what was the primary concern of the United States government?

  1. To release American hostages held in Iran

  2. To support the Contras in Nicaragua

  3. To improve relations with the Soviet Union

  4. To promote democracy in Latin America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal that involved the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

Which president was involved in the Monica Lewinsky Scandal?

  1. Bill Clinton

  2. George W. Bush

  3. Barack Obama

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Monica Lewinsky Scandal was a political scandal that involved President Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

- Hide questions