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Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

When trying officials who have been impeached by the House of Representatives,

Answer
A
the Senate has the power to convict with a three-fourths vote.
B
the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.
C
the Senate committee acts as prosecutor.
D
the president pro tempore presides over the trial.

Explanation

After the House of Representatives impeaches an official, the Senate conducts the trial to decide whether to convict or acquit. The Chief Justice presides when the president is on trial, not the president pro tempore in every impeachment trial. Conviction requires a two-thirds vote of senators present, not a three-fourths vote.

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