Proposed Impeachment Trial Rules Cut Number Of Opening Argument Days

The transcript covers the opening arguments in President Trump's impeachment trial, detailing the organizing resolution and the rules set by McConnell, which follow the precedent of Clinton's trial but with some differences. Schumer criticizes these rules as unfair, and Democrats plan to propose amendments. The Senate will vote on the rules, and arguments are set to start on Wednesday.

How many hours are allocated to each side for opening arguments in Trump's impeachment trial?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 16 hours

• 48 hours

What is the total time allocated for senators to ask questions during the trial?

• 16 hours

• 12 hours

• 8 hours

• 20 hours

What must happen before the Senate decides which witnesses will testify?

• Witnesses must be approved by the House

• Witnesses must be deposed

• Witnesses must be confirmed by the President

• Witnesses must be voted on by the public

What did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer call McConnell's proposed rules?

• A necessary measure

• A national disgrace

• A fair compromise

• An unprecedented move

Which former official do Senate Democrats want to hear from as a witness?

• William Barr

• Rudy Giuliani

• Mike Pompeo

• John Bolton