This Is What An Impeachment Looks Like, Start To Finish

This Is What An Impeachment Looks Like, Start To Finish

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The video explains the impeachment process in the U.S., starting with the House of Representatives and moving to the Senate. It highlights that impeachment is a process, not an outcome, and provides historical examples, including Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. The criteria for impeachment include treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. The video outlines the steps in the House and Senate, noting that a 2/3 Senate vote is required for conviction. It also discusses historical impeachment statistics and precedents, such as the case of William Blount.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about impeachment?

Impeachment can only be initiated by the Senate.

Impeachment is a process that may not lead to removal.

Impeachment always results in removal from office.

Impeachment is the outcome, not the process.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who can initiate the impeachment process in the House of Representatives?

The Supreme Court

The Senate

A single representative or the House itself

The President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for the House to officially consider someone impeached?

Approval from the Senate

A simple majority vote

A 2/3 majority vote

A unanimous vote

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presides over the Senate trial if the President is being impeached?

The Vice President

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The Speaker of the House

The Senate Majority Leader

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precedent was set by the impeachment of Senator William Blount?

Members of Congress can be impeached.

Members of Congress are not civil officers and cannot be impeached.

Only judges can be impeached.

Impeachment requires a unanimous vote.