In the impeachment process, which bodies are involved?

In the impeachment process, which bodies are involved?

• A. The Senate brings charges, and the House conducts the trial
• B. The President appoints the trial judge
• C. The Supreme Court decides the charges
• D. The House brings charges, and the Senate conducts the trial

Answer: (D)

Impeachment is a two-stage process handled by two different bodies. The House of Representatives brings formal charges against a federal official, initiating the process. The Senate then conducts the trial and votes on whether to convict and remove the official from office. For presidential impeachments, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the trial in the Senate, and a two-thirds Senate vote is required for conviction. The President does not appoint a trial judge, and the Supreme Court does not decide the charges.

Impeachment is a two-stage process handled by two different bodies. The House of Representatives brings formal charges against a federal official, initiating the process. The Senate then conducts the trial and votes on whether to convict and remove the official from office. For presidential impeachments, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the trial in the Senate, and a two-thirds Senate vote is required for conviction. The President does not appoint a trial judge, and the Supreme Court does not decide the charges.