SSCG9 Impeachment

True/False: Impeachment means someone is removed from office.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a reason that someone can be impeached?

• High Crimes and Misdemeanors

• Bribery

• Visiting an ambassador

• Treason

Who BEGINS the impeachment process?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Lobbyists

If the House votes yes to impeach, it goes to trial. Where is the trial held?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• White House

• By electors

What does SUPERMAJORITY mean?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/4

How many Senators must vote yes in order to CONVICT the President?

• a supermajority

• a majority

• a unanimous vote

Which President has NOT been formally impeached?

• Bill Clinton

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Donald Trump

Who presides over (acts as judge) an impeachment trial if the President or Vice President is on trial?

• The Cabinet

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Senate Minority leader

• Ms. Dixon

Which President has been impeached twice?

• Richard Nixon

• Andrew Johnson

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

If you are CONVICTED after impeachment, what are some possible punishments? (Choose 2)

• Pay a fine

• Be removed from office

• Never be allowed to run for that office again

• Executed immediately