Understanding the Impeachment Process

What was Benjamin Franklin's contribution to the impeachment process during the Constitutional Convention?

• He was the first to be impeached.

• He proposed the term 'impeachment'.

• He wrote Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution.

• He suggested a formalized procedure for removing chief executives.

What does the term 'impeach' mean in the context of government officials?

• To remove an official from office immediately.

• To formally accuse an official of misconduct.

• To suspend an official temporarily.

• To convict an official of a crime.

Who has the sole power to initiate impeachment proceedings?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

What is required for the House of Representatives to pass an impeachment resolution?

• A simple majority

• Unanimous consent

• Approval from the Senate

• A two-thirds majority

Who presides over the trial if the President is impeached?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is the role of House managers during an impeachment trial?

• They serve as the jury.

• They oversee the voting process.

• They defend the accused.

• They act as prosecutors.

What is required for a conviction in an impeachment trial in the Senate?

• Approval from the House

• Unanimous consent

• A two-thirds vote

• A simple majority

What happens if an official is convicted in an impeachment trial?

• They are fined and reprimanded.

• They are suspended temporarily.

• They are removed from office and barred from future office.

• They are given a chance to appeal.

Which U.S. President resigned before impeachment proceedings could be completed?

• Andrew Johnson

• Bill Clinton

• Richard Nixon

• Donald Trump

How many U.S. Presidents have been impeached by the House of Representatives?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three