US US Presidential Powers and Duties 3

Question 1

Which chamber of Congress has the sole power to impeach the President?

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives

Answer

The Senate

Answer

Either chamber by majority vote

Answer

The Supreme Court

Question 2

What vote threshold is required in the Senate to convict and remove an impeached President?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority (67%)

Answer

Simple majority (51%)

Answer

Three-fifths majority (60%)

Answer

Three-fourths majority (75%)

Question 3

Who presides over the Senate during a presidential impeachment trial?

Accepted Answer

The Chief Justice of the United States

Answer

The Vice President

Answer

The Senate Majority Leader

Answer

The President pro tempore

Question 4

What are the constitutional grounds for impeaching the President?

Accepted Answer

Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors

Answer

Any criminal conviction

Answer

Loss of public confidence

Answer

Violation of executive orders

Question 5

What happens to an impeached President after being acquitted by the Senate?

Accepted Answer

They continue serving in office

Answer

They must resign within 30 days

Answer

They face automatic criminal charges

Answer

They lose eligibility for re-election

Question 6

The Constitution is ambiguous on which impeachment-related question?

Accepted Answer

Whether a President can be impeached after leaving office

Answer

Whether the House has sole impeachment power

Answer

Whether the Senate requires two-thirds to convict

Answer

Whether the Chief Justice presides over the trial