Civics LT2 March 3

What is the primary purpose of impeachment in the United States?

• To provide a warning to officials about their behavior.
• To remove officials from office for misconduct.
• To investigate officials for potential future charges.
• To allow citizens to vote on government policies.

Who has the sole power to impeach a federal official?

• The House of Representatives
• The Supreme Court
• The President
• The Senate

What is required for the House of Representatives to impeach an official?

• A two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.
• A unanimous vote from the House leadership.
• A public referendum on the impeachment.
• A simple majority vote in the House of Representatives.

What are the main steps involved in the impeachment process

• The main steps involved in the impeachment process are introduction of articles, investigation, House vote, Senate trial, and Senate vote.
• House investigation only
• Senate vote followed by House vote
• Immediate removal from office

Why was impeachment originally included in the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy in the U.S.
• To limit the power of the Supreme Court.
• To hold federal officials accountable for misconduct.
• To create a system of checks and balances for state governments.

How does the impeachment process differ from criminal proceedings

• Impeachment is a legal process like a trial.
• Criminal proceedings are conducted by Congress.
• Impeachment requires a unanimous jury decision.
• Impeachment is a political process, while criminal proceedings are legal actions.

Impeachment is only used for removing a President from office

• false

• true

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate play a role in the impeachment process

• true

• false

The Senate holds a trial to determine if the official should be removed

from office after impeachment by the House.

• true

• false

An official can be impeached for any misconduct, regardless of its severity

• false

• true