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Political Scandals: A Test of Public Perception

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

  1. Iran-Contra Affair

  2. Watergate Scandal

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Watergate Scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and several of his top aides.

What was the name of the scandal involving the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages held in Lebanon?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair occurred during the presidency of Ronald Reagan and involved the illegal sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

Which political scandal involved the sexual relationship between President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Monica Lewinsky scandal led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton by the House of Representatives.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal leasing of government-owned oil reserves to private companies in the 1920s?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Teapot Dome Scandal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Teapot Dome Scandal occurred during the presidency of Warren G. Harding and involved the illegal leasing of government-owned oil reserves to private companies.

Which political scandal involved the illegal campaign contributions made by corporations to the Democratic National Committee in the 1990s?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Chinagate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinagate involved the illegal campaign contributions made by corporations to the Democratic National Committee in the 1990s.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal wiretapping of political opponents by the Nixon administration?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Plumbers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Plumbers were a group of operatives hired by the Nixon administration to illegally wiretap political opponents.

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President Richard Nixon's re-election campaign in 1972?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Committee to Re-Elect the President


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Committee to Re-Elect the President was the official name of President Richard Nixon's re-election campaign in 1972.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal sale of weapons to Iraq by the Reagan administration in the 1980s?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Iraqgate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iraqgate involved the illegal sale of weapons to Iraq by the Reagan administration in the 1980s.

Which political scandal involved the illegal diversion of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras, a rebel group fighting the Nicaraguan government?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. BCCI Scandal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair involved the illegal diversion of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras, a rebel group fighting the Nicaraguan government.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal activities of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in the 1980s?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. BCCI Scandal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The BCCI Scandal involved the illegal activities of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in the 1980s.

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President George H.W. Bush's re-election campaign in 1992?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. October Surprise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

October Surprise involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President George H.W. Bush's re-election campaign in 1992.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal wiretapping of political opponents by the Nixon administration?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Plumbers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Plumbers were a group of operatives hired by the Nixon administration to illegally wiretap political opponents.

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President Bill Clinton's re-election campaign in 1996?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Chinagate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinagate involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President Bill Clinton's re-election campaign in 1996.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal activities of the Clinton Foundation?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Clinton Foundation Scandal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Clinton Foundation Scandal involved the illegal activities of the Clinton Foundation.

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign in 2020?

  1. Watergate Scandal

  2. Iran-Contra Affair

  3. Monica Lewinsky scandal

  4. Trump-Russia Scandal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Trump-Russia Scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign in 2020.

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