Question

question 8 of 10

president bill clinton was impeached in his second term in office on the charge of:

a. treason.
b. having a relationship outside his marriage.
c. financial crimes.
d. perjury.

Explanation:

Identify the historical context of Bill Clinton's impeachment

President Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives in December 1998 during his second term.

Analyze the specific charges brought against the President

The House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment: one for perjury (lying under oath to a federal grand jury) and one for obstruction of justice.

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• A. treason — Incorrect. He was not charged with treason.
• B. having a relationship outside his marriage — Incorrect. While the underlying scandal involved an extramarital relationship, the formal legal charge for impeachment was not the relationship itself.
• C. financial crimes — Incorrect. He was not impeached on financial charges related to Whitewater.
• D. perjury — Correct. This was one of the two formal charges on which he was impeached.

Answer:

• (A) treason.
• (B) having a relationship outside his marriage.
• (C) financial crimes.
• (D) perjury. (Correct answer)