What Role Does the Senate Play in the Impeachment And/or

question 70

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The Senate has sole power to initiate impeachment proceedings, but these do not automatically remove the individual from office.
• B) The Senate has the power to try and remove the individual from office after the House has charged the person with an offense.
• C) The Senate is the only chamber with power to impeach, try, and remove the official.
• D) Both chambers of Congress have equal power in the impeachment process.
• E) The Senate does not have a role in impeachment and/or removal proceedings.

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