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

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A request from President Trump
Pressure from the public
A decision by the Supreme Court
Revelations about James Comey's dismissal
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How did President Trump describe the investigation into Russian ties?
An international conspiracy
A necessary step
A fair process
A witch hunt
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Who appointed the special counsel, Robert Mueller?
The Senate Intelligence Committee
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
President Donald Trump
Attorney General Jeff Sessions
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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
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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
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