Impeachment and Constitutional Responsibilities

Impeachment and Constitutional Responsibilities

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the debate over impeaching President Bush and Vice President Cheney, focusing on the political and legal aspects. It highlights the introduction of impeachment articles, the Democratic leadership's hesitance due to political concerns, and the constitutional duty to address high crimes and misdemeanors. The discussion includes historical context and the potential impact on future elections.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the articles of impeachment against Vice President Cheney in 2007?

Congressman Dennis Kucinich

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Congressman Robert Wexler

Senator John Conyers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the alleged actions by Vice President Cheney that prompted calls for impeachment?

Manipulating intelligence to justify war

Obstructing justice

Engaging in insider trading

Leaking classified information

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons Democratic leaders opposed impeachment proceedings?

Support from the Republican Party

Insufficient public interest

Lack of evidence

Fear of political backlash

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the stance of Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi on impeachment proceedings?

She opposed them

She was undecided

She had no opinion

She strongly supported them

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Constitution, what are grounds for impeachment?

Any criminal offense

Political disagreements

Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors

Personal misconduct

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason given for why impeachment does not have to involve a crime?

Impeachment is purely a political process

The Constitution allows for broad interpretation

It is based on public opinion

It is determined by the Supreme Court

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Democratic Party's primary focus instead of pursuing impeachment?

Strengthening the military

Addressing domestic issues like health care and education

Improving foreign relations

Reducing taxes

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