The History of Presidential Impeachments in the U.S.

The video discusses the similarities and differences in the impeachment cases of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, William Jefferson Clinton, and Donald Trump. It highlights the partisan nature of impeachments, the timing of these events late in presidencies, and the controversial behaviors that lead to them. The video also compares the attitudes of these presidents towards their actions and the legitimacy concerns surrounding their presidencies.

What is a common theme in the impeachments of Johnson, Nixon, Clinton, and Trump?

• They were all driven by partisan politics.

• They all occurred early in their presidencies.

• They were all impeached by the same political party.

• They all resulted in removal from office.

Which president was impeached during their first term?

• Andrew Johnson

• None of the above

• Richard Nixon

• Bill Clinton

How did Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump differ from Nixon and Clinton in their response to impeachment?

• They both apologized for their actions.

• They both denied any wrongdoing.

• They both expressed pride in their actions.

• They both resigned before impeachment.

What was a shared concern about the presidencies of Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump?

• Both faced questions about the legitimacy of their presidencies.

• Both were impeached twice.

• Both were elected with a majority popular vote.

• Both were impeached in their second terms.

Which president succeeded Abraham Lincoln and faced legitimacy concerns?

• Bill Clinton

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Donald Trump