Impeachment Process Quiz

What is the first step in the impeachment process in the U.S. Congress?

• The Senate holds a trial

• The House of Representatives votes on articles of impeachment

• The President is removed from office

• The Supreme Court issues a ruling

Who has the authority to bring impeachment charges against a president or other federal official?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President

After the House of Representatives approves articles of impeachment, where does the case go next?

• To the President's legal team

• To the Senate for a trial

• To the Supreme Court

• Back to the House for a second vote

Who presides over the impeachment trial in the Senate when a president is being impeached?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is required for the Senate to convict and remove a federal official from office after an impeachment trial?

• A simple majority vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• A unanimous vote

• A vote by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which of the following can be impeached by the U.S. Congress?

• Only the President

• Only federal judges

• The President, Vice President, and all federal judges

• Only members of the U.S. Senate

What are the possible outcomes of an impeachment trial in the Senate?

• The official is acquitted, and the case is dismissed

• The official is removed from office, and no further actions are taken

• The official is censured and allowed to continue in office

• The official is removed from office, and a new election is held

Which of the following is NOT a reason for impeachment under the U.S. Constitution?

• High crimes

• Misdemeanors

• Violations of public trust

• Political disagreements

Who decides whether the President of the United States is guilty or not during an impeachment trial?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What happens if a federal official is convicted in an impeachment trial?

• They are impeached but remain in office

• They are removed from office and may be barred from holding future office

• They are sent to jail

• They are fined and required to pay restitution