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Question 2 • US History Studies Since 1877

The term impeachment refers to

Answer
A
charging a government official with misconduct.
B
a formal protection from prosecution.
C
the right of a president to maintain privacy.
D
a type of hidden listening device.

Explanation

Impeachment is the formal process of accusing a public official of misconduct while in office. It is a charge, not a finding that the official is guilty or a punishment by itself. Therefore, the correct choice is “charging a government official with misconduct.”

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