How Congress Could Impeach Trump

The transcript outlines the impeachment process against President Trump initiated by Pelosi on September 24th. It describes the role of six committees in investigating Trump and the procedure for bringing articles of impeachment to a House vote. If passed by a simple majority, the President is impeached, but removal from office requires a Senate trial. Majority Leader McConnell states that a trial is mandatory, with Senators as jurors and Chief Justice Roberts presiding. A 2/3 Senate majority is needed to convict and remove the President, who could still run for office again.

Who directed the committees to proceed with the impeachment inquiry against President Trump?

• Donald Trump

• Nancy Pelosi

• Mitch McConnell

• John Roberts

What is required for the House to impeach the President?

• Approval from the Senate

• A simple majority

• A 2/3 majority

• A unanimous vote

Who acts as the jury during the Senate trial?

• The Vice President

• Senators

• The Chief Justice

• House members

What majority is needed in the Senate to convict the President?

• A simple majority

• A 2/3 majority

• A 3/4 majority

• A unanimous vote

Who presides over the Senate trial?

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Speaker of the House