The History of Impeachment

What does impeachment mean?

• Removal from office.

• Conviction of a crime.

• Formal accusation of wrongdoing.

• Sentenced to prison.

Which section of government has the power to begin the process of impeachment?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• The President's Cabinet

Who votes on if a president should be removed from office during an impeachment trial?

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Any U.S citizen that can vote

Who was the first President to be Impeached?

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

• Richard Nixon

• Andrew Johnson

Why was Johnson impeached?

• Lying under oath.

• Ignoring Congress' law.

• Hiring criminals.

• Pressuring another country.

Who was never really impeached, despite everyone thinking he was?

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

What was Nixon in trouble for?

• Kidnapping a woman.

• Threatening his rivals.

• Pressuring another country.

• Hiring criminals to win an election.

Who was the second President to be Impeached?

• Bill Clinton

• Richard Nixon

• Donald Trump

• Andrew Johnson

What was Bill Clinton impeached for?

• Cheating on his wife.

• Committing adultery.

• Lying about cheating under oath.

• Sleeping with an intern.

Who is the third President to be impeached?

• Andrew Johnson

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

• Richard Nixon