Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. Sixteen persons have been impeached by the House.
b. Seven persons have been convicted by the Senate.
c. No federal judge has ever been removed by impeachment.
d. The impeachment case against Andrew Johnson was "flimsy."
e. Clinton's impeachment led to the expiration of the office of independent council.

Answer: C

A president suffers a stroke that leaves him or her partially paralyzed. The vice president, with the support of a majority of the cabinet, declares that the president is unable to discharge the duties of the office, but the president disagrees. What happens next?

A president suffers a stroke that leaves him or her partially paralyzed. The vice president, with the support of a majority of the cabinet, declares that the president is unable to discharge the duties of the office, but the president disagrees. What happens next?

a. Congress decides who is president.
b. Because the vice president has the support of a majority of the cabinet, the vice president assumes the presidency.
c. Because the president is still alive, he or she remains president.
d. Because the president and vice president disagree, a new election is held, allowing the people to decide who should be president.
e. The Supreme Court decides who is president.

Answer: A

One item on the presidential agenda for almost every president since Herbert Hoover has been

One item on the presidential agenda for almost every president since Herbert Hoover has been

a. reduction in the separation of powers
b. expanding legislative power
c. reforming the federal judiciary
d. lowering taxes.
e. reorganization of the executive branch.

Answer: E

The phrase "mend it but don't end it" was poll-tested by Bill Clinton for use in discussions concerning

The phrase "mend it but don't end it" was poll-tested by Bill Clinton for use in discussions concerning

a. affirmative action.
b. sexual harassment.
c. our relationship with Israel.
d. his relationship with Republicans after impeachment.
e. Social Security.

Answer: A