Background
Where did Clinton attend law school?
Yale University
Who was Bill Clinton's running mate (vice president) in the 1992 election?
Al Gore
What has been considered Bill Clinton's biggest achievement as President?
Who did Bill Clinton meet while in law school?
Hillary Rodham
What scandal were the Clinton's linked to?
Whitewater
Lying in court is a very serious offense called ________.
Define attorney general.
The top legal officers of their state or territory. / The head lawyer of a state
Name of the major trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico
NAFTA
Name 2 of the 3 successes (in relationships with other countries) Clinton oversaw:
The Clinton administration helped broker a peace accord in Northern Ireland in 1998.
In 1999, the United States led a NATO effort to end ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.
In 2000, the president signed legislation establishing permanent normal trade relations with China.
The "Comeback Kid"
Who did Bill Clinton defeat in the 1992 election?
George HW Bush
Define impeachment
The process by which a government official is charged with a crime
What 3 jobs did Clinton have BEFORE he ran for President?
1) Law Professor at University of Arkansas
2) Governor of Arkansas
3) Attorney General
What were the Clintons accused of in the Whitewater affair?
The Clintons were accused of arranging illegal loans for Whitewater while Bill was governor of Arkansas
Why was Clinton impeached?
In 1998, allegations were brought that Clinton lied in court to cover up an inappropriate relationship he didn't want people to know about. Lying in court is against the law.