WorksheetsImpeachment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What does impeachment mean?
removal from office
conviction of a crime
formal accusation of wrongdoing
Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?
the House of Representatives
any citizen of the United States
the President
Where does the impeachment trial take place?
The White House
The Senate
The Supreme Court
How many votes are required for conviction of a president or vice president?
a simple majority
a unanimous vote
a supermajority
Which of the following presidents was NOT formally impeached?
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Where did impeachment originate?
Spain
France
England (UK)
Which branch of government starts the process of impeachment?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which part of the legislative branch acts as the prosecution?
House of Representatives
Senate
neither
both
Which part of the legislative branch acts as the judge and jury?
House of Representatives
Senate
neither
both
Who acts as judge if the President or Vice President is being impeached?
House of Representatives
Senate
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
