Impeachment Trial Looms Over Senate

Impeachment Trial Looms Over Senate

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The video discusses the challenges faced by President Biden as he takes office during a pandemic and the looming impeachment trial of President Trump. It explains the timing of the Senate trial, which depends on when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sends the articles of impeachment. The Senate is considering a split-day approach to manage both the trial and other essential duties, such as confirming Biden's cabinet nominees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two major challenges mentioned for the incoming administration?

Economic recession and climate change

Pandemic and impeachment trial

Healthcare reform and immigration

Education policy and foreign relations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate?

Vice President Harris

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Senator Schumer

President Biden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must the Senate do the day after receiving the articles of impeachment?

Confirm cabinet nominees

Vote on the impeachment

Adjourn for a recess

Begin debating the trial rules

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the logistical challenges the Senate faces during the impeachment trial?

Balancing the trial with other Senate business

Negotiating with foreign leaders

Finding a new Senate Majority Leader

Drafting new impeachment articles

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What approach is being considered to manage the Senate's workload during the trial?

Delegating tasks to the House

Conducting a split-day schedule

Holding the trial on weekends

Postponing the trial