Impeachment Process and Procedures

The video explains the 10-step process for impeaching a U.S. president, highlighting historical cases and detailing the constitutional basis. It covers the roles of the House and Senate, the investigation and trial procedures, and the requirements for conviction and removal from office.

Which U.S. president resigned before the House could vote on articles of impeachment?

• Andrew Johnson

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

• Richard Nixon

Which president was impeached in 1999?

• Richard Nixon

• Bill Clinton

• Andrew Johnson

• Donald Trump

What sections of the Constitution are primarily involved in the impeachment process?

• Article I Sections 2 and 3

• Article II Sections 1 and 2

• Article IV Sections 3 and 4

• Article III Sections 1 and 2

What is the first step in the impeachment process?

• Full House vote

• Senate trial

• House Judiciary Committee inquiry

• Presidential summons

What happens if the House Judiciary Committee finds sufficient grounds for impeachment?

• A Resolution of Impeachment is issued

• The Supreme Court reviews the case

• The Senate begins a trial

• The president is immediately removed from office

What role does the House Judiciary Committee play in the impeachment process?

• Conducts the Senate trial

• Issues a Resolution of Impeachment

• Appoints the Chief Justice

• Votes on the final conviction

Who presides over the Senate trial during an impeachment?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Senate Majority Leader

What happens if the president does not respond to the Senate summons?

• The trial is canceled

• The president is automatically convicted

• The House must vote again

• It is treated as a 'not guilty' plea

What is required for a president to be convicted in the Senate?

• A unanimous vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• A simple majority vote

• A three-fourths majority vote

What is the consequence of a Senate conviction on articles of impeachment?

• The president is fined

• The president is removed from office

• The president is impeached again

• The president is pardoned