PreTest Impeachment

What does impeachment mean?

• removal from office

• conviction of a crime

• formal accusation of wrongdoing

Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?

• the House of Representatives

• any citizen of the United States

• the President

Where does the impeachment trial take place?

• The White House

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

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

• a simple majority

• a unanimous vote

• a supermajority

Which of the following presidents was NOT formally impeached?

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Bill Clinton

Which branch of government starts the process of impeachment?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

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

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• neither

• both

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

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

What amount of votes are needed in order to convict someone?

• 2/3

• 50%

• 100%

• 3/5

What are impeachable offenses?

• Bribery

• Treasons

• "High crimes and misdemeanors"