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

Article I, Section 2 grants the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority (67%)

Answer

Article I, Section 3 requires a two-thirds vote of senators present to convict an impeached official and remove them from office.

Question 3

Who presides over the Senate during a presidential impeachment trial?

Accepted Answer

The Chief Justice of the United States

Answer

Article I, Section 3 requires the Chief Justice of the United States to preside when the President is on trial.

Question 4

What are the constitutional grounds for impeaching the President?

Accepted Answer

Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors

Answer

Article II, Section 4 specifies that the President may be removed for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

They continue serving in office

Answer

Senate acquittal means the impeached President is not removed from office and continues serving their term.

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