The Impeachment Risk of Trump's Wiretap Tweets

The Impeachment Risk of Trump's Wiretap Tweets

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the delicate issue of impeachment, focusing on the constitutional remedy for presidential misconduct. It highlights the role of Congress in investigating allegations against a sitting president, contrasting it with investigations by intelligence agencies. The discussion also covers the FBI's involvement and political dynamics, including the security of FBI Director James Comey's position. The video concludes with an analysis of President Trump's wiretapping allegations, examining the political strategy and rhetoric involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the constitutional remedy for addressing presidential misconduct?

Pardon

Impeachment

Censure

Resignation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a Republican-controlled Congress investigating a Republican president differ from intelligence agencies conducting investigations?

It is faster

It is less thorough

It is more secretive

It is more politically influenced

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for leading the investigation into Russia due to Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recusal?

Sean Spicer

Robert Mueller

Rod J. Rosenstein

James Comey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of moderates on Capitol Hill to President Trump's wiretapping claims?

Enthusiastic

Uneasy

Indifferent

Supportive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rhetorical device did President Trump use in his wiretapping tweet that caused division?

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Irony

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