Impeachment

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What does impeachment mean?

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formal accusation of wrongdoing

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Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?

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the House of Representatives

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Where does the impeachment trial take place?

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The Senate

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How many votes are required for conviction of a president or vice president?

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a supermajority

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Which of the following presidents was NOT formally impeached? Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton

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Richard Nixon

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Where did impeachment originate?

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England (UK)

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Which branch of government starts the process of impeachment?

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Legislative

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Which part of the legislative branch acts as the prosecution?

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House of Representatives

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Which part of the legislative branch acts as the judge and jury?

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Senate

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Who acts as judge if the President or Vice President is being impeached?

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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court