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1.  Impeachment was first existant in which civilizations or countries government?

A. Ancient Rome B. Ancient Greece C. England D. America

2. Impeachment was discussed during which time period while the Constitution was under Construction?

A. July 1787 B. September 1787 C. November 1787 D. January 1788

3. George Manson wanted this term to be added under the Impeachment section of the Constitution while it was under construction?

A. Treason B. Misdemeanor C. Bribery D. Maladministration

4. President Nixon was impeached under the term "high crimes" for?

A. Stealing $400,000+ from back taxes B. Obstructing justice C. Harassment in office D. Treason during the Veitnam War

5. This crime was characterized as an act against the state or it's government?

A. Treason B. Bribery C. Maladministration D. Misdemeanor

6. In 1790, the set punishment for treason was?

A. A loss of a hand B. The hanging C. 10 years in prison D. 5 years in prison

7. Bribery is know as?

A. A way to get someone to do something    B. An exchange     C. A trick where only one person wins   D. All of the above

8. Nixon's apponent during reelection was?

A. Republican McGovern  B. Democratic McGovern   C. Republican Ford    D. Democratic Ford

9. How many men broke into Watergate apartment complex in Washington D.C. during the election?

A. 2   B. 3   C. 5  D. 6

10. What date did Nixon resign from office?

A. August 8, 1973   B. August 12,1973   C. August 14, 1973    D. August 16, 1973

11. Clinton was a ____ before becoming President?

A. Rebulican   B. Govenor of Arkansas    C. Senator of Arkansas   D. Representative of Arkansas

12. ____ independent counsels were appointed for Clinton's investigations?

   A. 4   B. 5   C. 6    D. 7

13. Investigators believed that ____ was murdered to cover up possible misdeeds by Clinton?

   A. Fiske   B. James D.  C. Susan McDougal   D. Vincent Foster

14. Clinton was believed to have had an affair with ____?

   A. Monica Lewinsky   B. Paula Jones    C. Susan McDougal   D. No one

15. The only article of impeachment for President Clinton to be approved by the House, 20 - 17, was...?

   A. Article I   B. Article II   C. Article III   D. Article IV

16. What article & section of the Constitution lists the procedures for impeachment?

A. Article1, Section 1   B. Article 1, Section 3   C. Article 2, Section 2   D. Article 2, Section 4

17. The House of Representatives has the power to?

A. Veto   B. Impeach   C. Try impeachment   D. Investigate

18. The Senate has the power to?

A. Veto   B. Impeach   C. Try impeachment   D. Investigate

19. A ____ majority is needed to remove an offical from office?

A. 1/2   B. 2/3   C. 3/4   D. 4/5

20. The Constitution became effective on?

   A. May 30, 1789   B. April 30, 1789    C. June 30, 1789   D. July 30, 1789

21. The term of office for a Senator is?

   A. 2 years   B. 4 years   C. 6 years    D. 8 years

22. The term of office for a Representatives is?

   A. 2 years   B. 4 years   C. 6 years    D. 8 years

23. To impeach means?

A. Removal from office   B. Investigation   C. To try someone for impeachment   D. Convict someone of impeachment.

24. Johnson was given _____ strikes by congress while in office?

A. 1   B. 2   C. 3   D. 4

25. How many Articles of Impeachment were brought against Johnson?

A. 2-3   B. 4-6   C. 7-8   D. 9+

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