What is a special counsel?

What is a special counsel?

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the US Justice Department to appoint a special counsel?

A request from President Trump

Pressure from the public

A decision by the Supreme Court

Revelations about James Comey's dismissal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump describe the investigation into Russian ties?

An international conspiracy

A necessary step

A fair process

A witch hunt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who appointed the special counsel, Robert Mueller?

The Senate Intelligence Committee

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein

President Donald Trump

Attorney General Jeff Sessions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scope of the special counsel's authority?

To oversee the House and Senate Intelligence Committees

To bring charges against the President

To investigate any matters arising from the investigation

To investigate only Russian ties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be a potential outcome if President Trump is found to have interfered with the investigation?

A re-election campaign

A fine

A public apology

Impeachment