Legislative Branch 2025

Who can formally initiate or start the impeachment process?

• the House of Representatives

• any citizen of the United States

• the President

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

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• neither

• both

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

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• neither

• both

According to the Constitution, an official can only be impeached for certain reasons.  What are the 3 reasons?

• treason

• high crimes and misdemeanors

• poor leadership

• bribery

Three presidents have been impeached in U.S. history. Who were they? 

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

Which of these impeached presidents were removed from office by the Senate?

• Andrew Johnson

• Bill Clinton 

• Donald Trump 

• None of them were removed. 

What happens if a president, vice-president, or other civil officer are convicted by the Senate?

• They are automatically removed from office.

• They must willingly resign.

• They are sentenced to prison.

• They remain in office until the end of their term.

• Who has the sole power of impeachment (bringing charges against an official)

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Represenatives

• The Supreme Court