Pelosi Is On Board With An Impeachment Inquiry. Here's How It'll Work.

The video explains the impeachment process, highlighting that impeachment is a process, not an outcome. It covers historical impeachments of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, neither of whom were removed from office. The process begins in the House of Representatives, where charges are investigated and articles of impeachment are drafted. If approved by a simple majority, the process moves to the Senate for a trial. The Senate acts as judge and jury, requiring a two-thirds vote to convict. The video also provides statistics on past impeachments and discusses the precedent set by Senator William Blunt's case.

Which of the following statements is true about the impeachment of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton?

• Both were removed from office.

• Neither was impeached.

• Both were impeached but not removed from office.

• Only Andrew Johnson was impeached.

What is the first step in the impeachment process?

• The Supreme Court Chief Justice presides over the trial.

• The House of Representatives initiates an investigation.

• The President is immediately removed from office.

• The Senate votes on the charges.

Who drafts the articles of impeachment?

• The Senate Judiciary Committee

• The President's legal team

• The Supreme Court

• The House Judiciary Committee

In the Senate trial, who presides if the President is being impeached?

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Supreme Court Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

Which group has had the most officials impeached in U.S. history?

• Presidents

• Cabinet Secretaries

• Judges

• Senators