Articles of Impeachment of Bill Clinton

Questions for Further Study

• 1. Compare the circumstances and the language used in the Articles of Impeachment of Andrew Johnson and those against Clinton.
• 2. Compare the circumstances and the language used in the Articles of Impeachment against Richard Nixon and Clinton.
• 3. Although Clinton was acquitted of both Articles of Impeachment, the vote on obstruction of justice was closer than the vote on perjury. Explain why.
• 4. Compare the responses of Nixon and Clinton to the Articles of Impeachment against them.
• 5. Why did Nixon resign from office before a trial in the Senate? What were the consequences of his resignation?
• 6. Why did Clinton refuse to resign from office and decide to face a trial in the Senate?
• 7. What impact has the impeachment of three presidents had on American history?