CLEAN : Extremely unlikely Trump would be convicted in Senate says expert

CLEAN : Extremely unlikely Trump would be convicted in Senate says expert

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9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the impeachment trial process, presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts. It covers Senate rules, potential witnesses, and the differing perspectives within the Republican Party. The discussion also includes the dynamics of Senate voting, highlighting the improbability of reaching the 67 votes needed for removal, and the political implications of a 51-vote outcome.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presides over the impeachment trial in the Senate?

The Senate Majority Leader

The Vice President

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The Speaker of the House

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main disagreements among Republicans regarding the trial?

Whether to include witnesses

The role of the Chief Justice

The location of the trial

The duration of the trial

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Senate leader is more interested in having no witnesses at all?

Chuck Schumer

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

Lindsey Graham

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many senators are required to vote in favor of removal for it to be successful?

75

51

60

67

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the political significance of achieving 51 votes in the trial?

It leads to a retrial

It indicates a politically consequential number

It has no effect on the trial outcome

It results in the removal of the President