TedEd - How Does Impeachment Work?

What is the primary purpose of impeachment?

• To immediately remove an official from office

• To formally accuse an official and start a trial

• To punish an official with fines

• To elect a new official

In the U.S., who has the power to initiate the impeachment process?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Senate

What is required for a conviction in an impeachment trial in the Senate?

• A two-thirds supermajority

• A unanimous vote

• A simple majority

• A three-fourths majority

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional ground for impeachment in the U.S.?

• Treason

• Bribery

• High crimes and misdemeanors

• Incompetence

Why is impeachment in the U.S. considered a political process?

• It is conducted in secret

• It involves elected officials and can be influenced by partisan politics

• It is decided by the Supreme Court

• It involves only legal experts

What was the outcome of Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?

• He was convicted and removed from office

• He was fined

• He resigned before the trial

• He was acquitted

Which U.S. President resigned before he could be impeached?

• Bill Clinton

• George Washington

• Richard Nixon

• Andrew Johnson

How many U.S. Presidents have been impeached and removed from office?

• Two

• None

• Three

• One

What role does impeachment play in the U.S. system of government?

• It is a routine check on power

• It is an emergency measure when other checks fail

• It is a way to change laws

• It is used to elect new officials