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Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process?

Answer
A
It holds a trial to present evidence against an official on the charges of impeachment.
B
It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office.
C
It forms a committee to hear complaints against an official.
D
It decides whether the official is guilty and should be removed from office.

Explanation

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach an official, which means it brings formal charges against that person. The Senate then holds the impeachment trial and decides whether to convict and remove the official, so choices A and D describe the Senate’s role.

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