Q 01/05

Which chamber of Congress holds the sole power of impeachment?

A) The Senate

B) The Cabinet

C) The Supreme Court

D) The House

Answer · why

D) The House

The House brings the charges; the Senate then tries the case.

Q 02/05

What share of senators present must vote to convict in an impeachment trial?

A) A simple majority

B) Three-fifths

C) Two-thirds

D) Three-quarters

Answer · why

C) Two-thirds

Conviction removes the official automatically; barring them from future office takes only a separate majority vote.

Q 03/05

The Constitution limits impeachable offences to treason, bribery and what else?

A) High crimes and misdemeanors

B) Gross negligence

C) Abuse of office

D) Conduct unbecoming

Answer · why

A) High crimes and misdemeanors

The document never defines the phrase, which is why every impeachment becomes an argument about it.

Q 04/05

Which presidential power does the Constitution explicitly withhold in impeachment cases?

A) The veto

B) Executive privilege

C) The pardon

D) Appointment

Answer · why

C) The pardon

A removed official can still be prosecuted in ordinary courts, where a pardon would apply.

Q 05/05

What is the harshest penalty the Senate can impose in an impeachment trial?

A) Up to ten years in prison

B) A fine of $10,000

C) Removal from office

D) Forfeiture of property

Answer · why

C) Removal from office

Impeachment is remedial, not punitive; criminal liability is left to the regular courts.