4 Legal Scholars Set To Testify In House Impeachment Inquiry

4 Legal Scholars Set To Testify In House Impeachment Inquiry

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The video covers the first hearing in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, featuring four constitutional law scholars. Noah Feldman, Pamela Karlan, Michael Gerhardt, and Jonathan Turley provide their perspectives on the constitutional standards of impeachment. Feldman emphasizes focusing on the Constitution, Karlan's background highlights her advocacy for rights, Gerhardt discusses Trump's disregard for the rule of law, and Turley critiques the inquiry's design. The scholars' testimonies aim to help lawmakers apply constitutional standards to the president's alleged misconduct.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was selected by Republicans to testify in the impeachment inquiry?

Noah Feldman

Pamela Karlan

Michael Gerhardt

Jonathan Turley

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scholar was considered for a Supreme Court appointment by the Obama administration?

Noah Feldman

Pamela Karlan

Michael Gerhardt

Jonathan Turley

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Michael Gerhardt say about President Trump's view on the rule of law?

Trump respects the rule of law

Trump dismissed the rule of law as irrelevant

Trump follows the rule of law strictly

Trump is indifferent to the rule of law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Jonathan Turley assist House Republicans in suing the Obama administration?

2014

2012

2015

2013

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a House staffer say about the scholars' testimonies?

They are biased against the president

They are too complex for lawmakers

They will help lawmakers understand constitutional standards

They are irrelevant to the inquiry