CLEAN : Political expert says Democrats overestimated interest in impeaching Trump

CLEAN : Political expert says Democrats overestimated interest in impeaching Trump

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the impeachment process, detailing the stages from drafting an indictment to a Senate trial. It highlights the political implications for presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden. The likelihood of President Trump's conviction is analyzed, noting the polarization in America. The video also addresses public perception and the complexity of issues like Russian involvement and quid pro quo.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the impeachment process as discussed in the video?

The judiciary drafts an impeachment statement.

The Senate votes on the impeachment.

The President is immediately removed from office.

The public votes on the impeachment.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the Senate decide not to have witnesses during the trial?

Witnesses are not allowed in Senate trials.

They have always had witnesses in past trials.

They decided not to have witnesses in past cases like Clinton's.

The President requested no witnesses.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How could the Senate trial affect presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren?

It would boost their popularity.

It would automatically disqualify them from running.

It would require them to stay in Washington, limiting their campaign time.

It would give them more time to campaign.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the likelihood of President Trump being removed from office?

He has already been removed.

It is very likely he will be removed.

It is unlikely he will be removed.

There is a 50% chance of removal.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'quid pro quo' mean, as explained in the video?

This for that.

A legal term for impeachment.

A type of political campaign.

A secret ballot process.