According to the Constitution, Impeachment

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to the Constitution, impeachment

• A) cannot be used against an incumbent president.
• B) can only be applied to a president who has committed treason.
• C) can only be used against a president who has committed a violation of the criminal law.
• D) charges are voted on by the House of Representatives and, if approved, go to the Senate for a trial.
• E) has been used against four presidents.

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