Presidential Impeachment

Description: Presidential Impeachment Quiz
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Who was the first US President to be impeached?

  1. Andrew Johnson

  2. Richard Nixon

  3. Bill Clinton

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1868, but was acquitted by the Senate.

What is the only crime specifically mentioned in the US Constitution as grounds for impeachment?

  1. Treason

  2. Bribery

  3. High crimes and misdemeanors

  4. Abuse of power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article II, Section 4 of the US Constitution states that the President "shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

How many US Presidents have been impeached?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump have all been impeached by the House of Representatives.

What is the process for impeaching a US President?

  1. The House of Representatives votes to impeach the President.

  2. The Senate votes to convict the President.

  3. The Supreme Court decides whether the President is guilty.

  4. The President resigns from office.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The impeachment process begins in the House of Representatives, where a majority vote is required to impeach the President.

What is the next step after the House of Representatives votes to impeach the President?

  1. The Senate votes to convict the President.

  2. The Supreme Court decides whether the President is guilty.

  3. The President resigns from office.

  4. The impeachment process ends.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After the House of Representatives votes to impeach the President, the Senate holds a trial to determine whether the President is guilty of the charges. A two-thirds majority vote is required to convict the President.

What is the penalty for a President who is convicted by the Senate?

  1. Removal from office

  2. Disqualification from holding future office

  3. Both removal from office and disqualification from holding future office

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the President is convicted by the Senate, they are removed from office and are also disqualified from holding any future office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.

Which US President was impeached twice?

  1. Andrew Johnson

  2. Richard Nixon

  3. Bill Clinton

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in 2019 and again in 2021.

What was the charge against Donald Trump in his first impeachment?

  1. Abuse of power

  2. Obstruction of justice

  3. Both abuse of power and obstruction of justice

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in 2019 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

What was the charge against Donald Trump in his second impeachment?

  1. Incitement of insurrection

  2. Seditious conspiracy

  3. Both incitement of insurrection and seditious conspiracy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in 2021 on a charge of incitement of insurrection.

What was the outcome of Donald Trump's first impeachment trial in the Senate?

  1. He was acquitted

  2. He was convicted

  3. The trial ended in a tie

  4. The trial was dismissed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate in his first impeachment trial in 2020.

What was the outcome of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in the Senate?

  1. He was acquitted

  2. He was convicted

  3. The trial ended in a tie

  4. The trial was dismissed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate in his second impeachment trial in 2021.

What is the significance of the fact that Donald Trump was impeached twice?

  1. He is the only US President to be impeached twice.

  2. It shows that the impeachment process is a political tool that can be used against any President.

  3. It is a sign that the United States is in a state of political crisis.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donald Trump is the only US President to be impeached twice. This is a significant event that has implications for the future of the impeachment process and for the political stability of the United States.

What are some of the arguments for and against presidential impeachment?

  1. Arguments for: The impeachment process is a necessary check on presidential power.

  2. Arguments against: The impeachment process is a political tool that can be used against any President.

  3. Arguments for: The impeachment process is a way to hold the President accountable for their actions.

  4. Arguments against: The impeachment process is a divisive and partisan process.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There are a variety of arguments for and against presidential impeachment. Some people argue that the impeachment process is a necessary check on presidential power, while others argue that it is a political tool that can be used against any President. Some people argue that the impeachment process is a way to hold the President accountable for their actions, while others argue that it is a divisive and partisan process.

What is the future of presidential impeachment in the United States?

  1. The impeachment process will become more common in the future.

  2. The impeachment process will become less common in the future.

  3. The impeachment process will remain the same as it is today.

  4. It is impossible to predict what the future of presidential impeachment will be.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is impossible to predict what the future of presidential impeachment will be. The impeachment process is a complex and evolving one, and it is likely to change in the years to come.

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