Why were Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton impeached but not removed from office?
a. A simple majority in the House led to charges of wrongdoing, but a Senate trial failed to impeach.
b. A simple majority in the Senate led to charges of wrongdoing, but a House trial failed to impeach.
c. A supermajority in the House led to charges of wrongdoing, but a Senate trial failed to impeach.
d. A supermajority in the Senate led to charges of wrongdoing, but a House trial failed to impeach.
e. Neither chamber of Congress secured enough votes for a trial.
a
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A) three years before the general election. B) early in the election year itself. C) only after the nomination was formalized at the national convention. D) three to four weeks before the general election. E) within just a few weeks of the election.
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A. Freedom of association B. Dale's lack of qualification C. Private organizations right to discriminate D. The Boy Scouts being a religious organization
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A) speak for the general public. B) provide information and expertise. C) provide many free lunches. D) give strictly objective input.
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A. Likert item B. contingent question C. floater D. forced choice