Pelosi Sees Trump Public Impeachment Hearings Beginning This Month

The transcript discusses the process and implications of an impeachment inquiry, highlighting the roles of the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. It emphasizes the constitutional duty to defend democracy, critiques the interpretation of presidential powers under Articles 1 and 2, and reflects on the founders' vision for a republic. The importance of maintaining the separation of powers among the three branches of government is also stressed.

Which committee is responsible for holding open hearings during the impeachment inquiry?

• Judiciary Committee

• Intelligence Committee

• Finance Committee

• Foreign Affairs Committee

What was the main reason for acting upon the President's actions regarding Ukraine?

• His policies

• Public opinion

• His personality

• Constitutional duty

What does the President's interpretation of Article 2 suggest?

• He can do whatever he wants

• He needs public approval

• He must follow Congress

• He is limited by the Supreme Court

What did Benjamin Franklin mean by 'A Republic, if we can keep it'?

• The need to maintain a monarchy

• The necessity of expanding the empire

• The requirement to follow the king

• The importance of preserving democracy

Why is the Constitution considered amendable?

• To restrict freedom over time

• To expand freedom over time

• To limit government power

• To maintain the status quo