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May 4, 2026

Midterm Test

There have been only two midterm elections since World War II in which the president’s party gained seats in the House. Which pair of years is correct?

A) 1982 and 1986 B) 1946 and 1950 C) 1998 and 2002

(Hint: One of the years might have been affected by an impeachment effort)

The answer is at the bottom of the file.

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Quiz answer: C) 1998 and 2002. In 2002, George W. Bush was still riding high in popularity after Sept. 11, and the impeachment effort against Bill Clinton in 1998 didn’t sit well with many voters.

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