Proposed Impeachment Trial Rules Cut Number Of Opening Argument Days

The transcript discusses the opening arguments in President Trump's impeachment trial, detailing the rules set by McConnell, which follow the precedent of Clinton's trial but with some differences. Schumer criticizes these rules as unfair, and Democrats plan to propose amendments to address these issues and call witnesses like John Bolton. The Senate will vote on the rules, and arguments are set to start on Wednesday.

How many hours are allocated to each side for opening arguments in Trump's impeachment trial?

• 12 hours

• 8 hours

• 24 hours

• 16 hours

What happens after the opening arguments in the impeachment trial?

• The Senate votes on the impeachment articles

• Senators have 16 hours to ask questions

• The trial is dismissed

• The President gives a speech

What is required if the Senate votes to allow witnesses?

• Witnesses must be deposed first

• Witnesses can choose to testify or not

• Witnesses must testify immediately

• Witnesses are not allowed

What did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer call McConnell's proposed rules?

• A fair proposal

• A national disgrace

• An excellent strategy

• A minor issue

Who is one of the witnesses Senate Democrats want to hear from?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• Former National Security Adviser John Bolton

• The Attorney General