Multiple Choice Question

Question

Impeachment proceedings against President Clinton began on December 19, 1998.

President Clinton’s Approval Ratings

Date

Approve

Disapprove

October 20, 1998

65%

32%

November 20, 1998

66%

30%

December 20, 1998

73%

25%

February 20, 1999

66%

30%

Which statement does the evidence BEST support as an explanation for President Clinton’s popularity reaching its highest point immediately after his impeachment?
A.
President Clinton’s already high popularity led the public to disapprove of the impeachment.
B.
The House of Representatives misjudged the mood of the country when it moved for impeachment.
C.
President Clinton’s media strategy diverted attention towards his accomplishments as president.
D.
The public saw the impeachment as a political effort by the Republican Party to kill the North American Free Trade Agreement

Answer 1

The statement that the evidence BEST supports as an explanation for President Clinton’s popularity reaching its highest point immediately after his impeachment is:

A. President Clinton’s already high popularity led the public to disapprove of the impeachment.

This option aligns well with the data presented, as President Clinton's approval rating increased to 73% immediately after the impeachment proceedings began, suggesting that the public may have rallied behind him in response to the impeachment, leading to higher approval ratings.