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QuizMultiple Choice

Social Studies - Government: Branches of Government, Checks and Balances

Question 9 • Literacy and Comprehension B (WHS)

What does impeach mean?

Answer
A
to accuse a public official, before an appropriate tribunal, of misconduct in office
B
the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act
C
having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body
D
to suspend proceedings to another time or place

Explanation

To impeach means to formally accuse a public official of misconduct in office, typically before the appropriate legislative body. That matches choice A. The other definitions refer to a bicameral legislature, a veto, and an adjournment.

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