Pelosi Sends Articles Of Impeachment To Senate

Pelosi Sends Articles Of Impeachment To Senate

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The transcript discusses the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, initiated weeks after the House voted for impeachment. It highlights the procedural standoff between House Democrats and Senate Republicans, with Speaker Pelosi demanding trial rules from Senate Majority Leader McConnell. The disagreement over Senate procedures is emphasized, and it is noted that Trump is the third president in U.S. history to be impeached.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What significant action did the House of Representatives take against President Donald Trump?

Voted to impeach him

Passed a new healthcare bill

Approved a tax reform

Declared a national emergency

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What was the main issue causing a standoff between House Democrats and Senate Republicans?

Healthcare reforms

Budget allocations

Procedural rules for the trial

Foreign policy decisions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Pelosi demand from McConnell before sending the articles of impeachment?

A detailed trial procedure

A public apology

A new healthcare plan

A tax reform proposal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was McConnell's response to Pelosi's demands regarding the trial procedures?

He agreed to negotiate

He refused to haggle

He resigned from his position

He proposed a compromise

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How many presidents in American history have been impeached, including Trump?

Four

Three

Two

One