Testing Your Knowledge: Political Scandals Quiz

Test your knowledge about some of the most infamous political scandals in history.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex?

  1. Iran-Contra Affair
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Teapot Dome Scandal
  4. Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages held in Lebanon?

  1. Watergate Scandal
  2. Iran-Contra Affair
  3. Teapot Dome Scandal
  4. Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the impeachment of President Bill Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice related to an extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky?

  1. Watergate Scandal
  2. Iran-Contra Affair
  3. Teapot Dome Scandal
  4. Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal leasing of federal oil reserves at Teapot Dome in Wyoming to private companies?

  1. Watergate Scandal
  2. Iran-Contra Affair
  3. Teapot Dome Scandal
  4. Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal wiretapping of political opponents and journalists by the Nixon administration?

  1. Watergate Scandal
  2. Iran-Contra Affair
  3. Teapot Dome Scandal
  4. Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal campaign contributions made by Enron Corporation to political candidates?

  1. Enron Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal lobbying of members of Congress by Jack Abramoff?

  1. Jack Abramoff Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal use of campaign funds by President Ronald Reagan's administration?

  1. Iran-Contra Affair
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Reaganomics Scandal
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal diversion of funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to political campaigns?

  1. HUD Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal use of campaign funds by President Richard Nixon's administration?

  1. Watergate Scandal
  2. Iran-Contra Affair
  3. Teapot Dome Scandal
  4. Nixon's Slush Fund Scandal
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President George H.W. Bush's administration?

  1. Bush Sr. Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal use of campaign funds by President Bill Clinton's administration?

  1. Clinton Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President George W. Bush's administration?

  1. Bush Jr. Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal use of campaign funds by President Barack Obama's administration?

  1. Obama Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which political scandal involved the illegal use of campaign funds by President Donald Trump's administration?

  1. Trump Scandal
  2. Watergate Scandal
  3. Iran-Contra Affair
  4. Teapot Dome Scandal