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Bill Clinton Impeachment Flashcards

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12158905415What triggered the investigation?They began with allegations of misconduct in an Arkansas real estate deal.0
12158905416Why is Jones suing President Clinton?Jones alleges that Clinton sexually harassed her in 1991 when he was Governor of Arkansas and she was a state employee.1
12158905417Why is Linda Tripp taping her conversations with Monica Lewinsky?Tripp wants to be sure that she will be believed if she comes forward with the story.2
12158905418How was it possible for White House interns to spend alone time with the President?Due to a government shutdown, interns filled in for regular employees.3
12158905419Are the president's actions criminal?Potentially, yes. If he urged Betty Curry to lie, his actions could be considered obstruction of justice.4
12158905420How does the administration react to the breaking scandal?The White House quickly arranges for a poll to determine public opinion.5
12158905421Why would Lewinsky keep the clothing?Linda Tripp told her it would be objective proof of a sexual relationship.6
12158905422Is Clinton telling the truth?Only in a narrow, legal sense.7
12158905423Was there a right-wing conspiracy?The Paula Jones lawsuit did have strong connections to the President's political opponents.8
12158905424How does the American public respond to President Clinton's confession?A Gallup Poll shows that his job approval ratings stay high at 66%.9
12158905425Why did Starr's report include so many graphic details?Kenneth Starr believed the detail was necessary to establish that Clinton lied under oath.10
12158905426Why is this defeat so significant for republicans?It is rare for the president's party to gain seats in a mid-term election, especially during a second term.11
12158905427How do the senators view the case?Most Senators are reluctant to pursue the impeachment.12
12158905428Was Clinton ever in danger of being convicted in a Senate impeachment trial?No. There was little chance that House Republicans would get the necessary 67 Senate votes.13
12158905429What was Bill Clinton accused with?He was accused of perjury obstruction of justice in Monica Lewinsky investigation.14
12158905430What was Clinton's involvement with Lewinsky?He was accused of having an affair with her (his intern) and lying about it under oath and misleading investigations.15
12158905431Monica LewinskyWhite House intern/employee16
12158905432Linda TrippFriend and coworker of Lewinky17
12158905433Paula JonesArkansas state employee18
12158905434Kenneth StarInvestigator19
12158905435What was Clinton's outcome in the Senate?Clinton was acquitted by the Senate of both charges (perjury--45 guilty, and obstruction of justice--50 guilty)20

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