Lindsey Graham Threatens To Change Rules To Start Impeachment Trial

Lindsey Graham Threatens To Change Rules To Start Impeachment Trial

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The transcript discusses the potential start of the impeachment trial if the House does not deliver the articles. Senator Graham suggests changing rules to proceed with the trial, inviting the House to participate, or dismissing the case. Speaker Pelosi holds the articles, seeking more details on the Senate's trial plans. Graham aims to complete the trial by January's end, while noting that Americans can vote in the upcoming election to remove President Trump.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does Senator Graham propose if the House does not deliver the articles of impeachment?

Cancel the impeachment trial

Send the articles back to the House

Wait indefinitely for the House to act

Change the rules to start the trial

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Speaker Pelosi holding onto the articles of impeachment?

She wants to negotiate with the Senate

She is waiting for more details on the Senate's trial plans

She plans to discard the articles

She is waiting for public opinion to change

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is there a rule that mandates the Speaker to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate?

Yes, it is a constitutional requirement

Yes, it is a Senate rule

No, but it is a traditional practice

No, there is no such rule

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when does Senator Graham hope to complete the Senate trial?

By the end of March

By the end of December

By the end of January

By the end of February

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative does Graham suggest for removing President Trump from office?

Through a public referendum

Through a Senate vote

Through a Supreme Court decision

Through the upcoming presidential election