Question

civics chapter 5 section 3 homework assignment
which house has the power to impeach a president and which house has the power to put the president on trial after they have been impeached?
possible points: 1
○ the senate impeaches a president and the house put them on trial
○ the supreme court impeaches a president and choses a federal court to put them on trial
○ house of representatives impeaches a president and the senate puts them on trial

Explanation:

To answer this, we recall U.S. government structure: The House of Representatives has the power to impeach (bring charges), and the Senate conducts the trial for impeachment. Let's analyze options:

• First option: Swaps roles (Senate doesn't impeach, House does; House doesn't try, Senate does).
• Second option: Impeachment is a legislative (not judicial) power, so Supreme Court and federal courts are incorrect.
• Third option: Correctly states House impeaches, Senate tries.

Answer:

House of Representatives impeaches a President and the Senate puts them on trial