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

question 18

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 the power to bring impeachment charges, but only the president may remove the individual from office.
• E) The senate does not have a role in impeachment and/or removal proceedings.

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