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The Senate — Quiz

Question 14 • CA 2026 Civics and Economics

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

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

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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