Question

Which statement about impeachment under the U.S. Constitution is true?

A.
The president can impeach members of Congress if they vote against him.

B.
The House of Representatives can overturn a guilty verdict in an impeachment trial.

C.
Only the Senate can try federal officials accused of impeachable crimes.

D.
The Supreme Court can order an impeachment trial of members of the cabinet.

Answer 1

The true statement regarding impeachment is C: only the Senate can try federal officials accused of impeachable crimes. While the House is the only body that can begin the process of impeachment, the responsibility of carrying out impeachment hearings falls to the Senate.

Answer 2

Only the Senate can try federal officials caused to impeachment. This is a true statement regarding the impeachment under the U.S constitution.