John Boehner Resigned from His Position as Speaker of the House

question 66

Multiple Choice

John Boehner resigned from his position as Speaker of the House in 2015 because of

• A)an ethics investigation into his use of "dark money" from 501(c)(4) organizations in the 2014 midterm elections.
• B)his desire to seek the Republican Party's presidential nomination.
• C)the opposition he faced from Tea Party activists who wanted him to take a harder line against President Obama and the Democrats.
• D)ongoing corruption and bribery charges.

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Definitions:

Gratuitous Agency

Gratuitous agency refers to an arrangement where an agent acts on behalf of a principal without receiving any compensation for their services, often based on personal or familial relationships.

Terminable

Describing something, such as a contract or employment, that can be ended or terminated, usually under specific conditions outlined within the agreement.

Revocation

The official withdrawal or cancellation of a right, privilege, license, or contract, often by the party who granted it or by law.

Renunciation

The formal rejection of a claim, right, or possession, often in a legal context.