What Role Does the House of Representatives Play in the Impeachment

question 38

Multiple Choice

What role does the House of Representatives play in the impeachment and/or removal of the president or federal judges from office?

• A) The House may bring formal impeachment charges against the individual, but such charges do not automatically remove the official from office.
• B) Only the House of Representatives may vote to remove the official from office.
• C) The House of Representatives has sole responsibility to both impeach and remove the official.
• D) The House of Representatives can only recommend actions to the Senate.
• E) The House of Representatives does not have a role in impeachment and/or removal proceedings.

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