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How did President Clinton’s impeachment lead to Newt Gingrich’s resignation as Speaker of the House?

Gingrich decided that he no longer wanted to work with a president who was convicted of wrongdoing.

Negative feelings about the attacks on Clinton led to a loss of confidence in Gingrich.

Gingrich resigned as Speaker so that he could start a campaign to run for president.

Republicans in Congress blamed Gingrich for the failure to convict Clinton on impeachment charges.

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In 1998, the House of Representatives impeached President Clinton on charges of obstruction of justice and

sexual harassment.

perjury.

abuse.

high crimes.

During the budget crisis of 1995, President Clinton vetoed the budget passed by Congress because of

cuts to anti-crime programs.

cuts to social programs.

increases in healthcare funding.

increases in funding for education.

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