Senate Impeachment Trial Begins With Chief Justice, Senators Sworn In

Senate Impeachment Trial Begins With Chief Justice, Senators Sworn In

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The transcript covers the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, detailing the Senate's role, the swearing-in of Chief Justice John Roberts, and the introduction of impeachment articles by House managers. It includes President Trump's response, calling the trial a hoax, and statements from Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell. The trial's potential outcomes and expectations are discussed, highlighting the unlikely removal of Trump due to the Republican-controlled Senate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was sworn in to preside over President Donald Trump's impeachment trial?

Chief Justice John Roberts

Senator Chuck Schumer

Representative Adam Schiff

Senator Mitch McConnell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator was absent during the swearing-in due to a family emergency?

Senator James Inhofe

Senator Chuck Schumer

Senator Lindsey Graham

Senator Mitch McConnell

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump call the impeachment trial?

A political strategy

A complete hoax

A necessary action

A fair process

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the House impeachment managers in introducing the articles of impeachment?

Chief Justice John Roberts

Senator Chuck Schumer

Representative Adam Schiff

Senator Mitch McConnell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the required majority in the Senate to remove a president from office?

Unanimous decision

2/3 majority

3/4 majority

Simple majority