Question

7. Which event of Bill Clinton's presidency best

illustrates the use of checks and balances?
1. hosting peace talks between Israelis and
Palestinians
2. reelection to a second term
3. selection of Al Gore as vice president
4. impeachment for alleged perjury and obstruction of
justice

Answer 1

4. impeachment for alleged perjury and obstruction of justice

Step-by-step explanation:

The Impeachment Process of Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, was initiated on December 19, 1998 by the House of Representatives and brought to trial in the Senate with two counts, one of perjury and one of obstruction of justice . These allegations arose from the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Clinton by Paula Jones. Clinton was subsequently acquitted of these charges by the Senate on February 12, 1999.

Answer 2

4. is your answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember that checks and balances is used to insure that all branches of government do what they are meant to do without overstepping their boundary. In the case of Clinton, Congress is using the Checks and Balances to try to reset the power the president has tried to accumulate throughout his presidency.