A US District Judge Pled Guilty to Obstruction of Justice for for Lying

question 40

Multiple Choice

A U.S. district judge pled guilty to obstruction of justice for lying to judges who investigated sexual misconduct complaints. Sentenced to 33 months in federal prison in May 2009, the judge attempted to retire from the bench, thereby allowing him to draw his salary. He was impeached and resigned from the bench in disgrace, effectively ending his impeachment trial.
-If the proceedings went to trial who would conduct the trial?

• A)the House of Representatives
• B)the Senate
• C)the Supreme Court
• D)the judicial commission

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Definitions:

Pronator Teres

A muscle in the forearm that helps in pronating the wrist by turning the palm downward.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods, connecting the jawbone to the cheekbone.

Digastric

A small muscle located under the jaw that plays a role in the opening of the mouth and the depression of the mandible.

Gastrocnemius

A large muscle located in the back part of the lower leg, forming part of the calf and responsible for flexing the foot and bending the knee.