Impeachment Process and Procedures

Impeachment Process and Procedures

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains the 10-step process for impeaching a U.S. president, highlighting historical cases and detailing the constitutional basis. It covers the roles of the House and Senate, the investigation and trial procedures, and the requirements for conviction and removal from office.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. president resigned before the House could vote on articles of impeachment?

Andrew Johnson

Bill Clinton

Donald Trump

Richard Nixon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president was impeached in 1999?

Richard Nixon

Bill Clinton

Andrew Johnson

Donald Trump

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sections of the Constitution are primarily involved in the impeachment process?

Article I Sections 2 and 3

Article II Sections 1 and 2

Article IV Sections 3 and 4

Article III Sections 1 and 2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the impeachment process?

Full House vote

Senate trial

House Judiciary Committee inquiry

Presidential summons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if the House Judiciary Committee finds sufficient grounds for impeachment?

A Resolution of Impeachment is issued

The Supreme Court reviews the case

The Senate begins a trial

The president is immediately removed from office

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the House Judiciary Committee play in the impeachment process?

Conducts the Senate trial

Issues a Resolution of Impeachment

Appoints the Chief Justice

Votes on the final conviction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presides over the Senate trial during an impeachment?

The Vice President

The Speaker of the House

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The Senate Majority Leader

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