Question

civics chapter 5 section 3 homework assignment
congress has the power to impeach a government official. what does impeach mean?
○ to force a government official to take a pay cut for duties that have been unfulfilled while in office
○ to formally charge a government official of a crime or wrong doing that could lead to their removal from office
○ to promote an official to a higher office

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "impeach" in the context of government, we analyze each option:

• The first option about a pay cut is incorrect as impeachment is not related to salary reduction.
• The second option: In U.S. government (and civics context), impeachment is the formal charging of a government official with misconduct (crime or wrongdoing) that can lead to removal from office. This matches the definition.
• The third option about promotion is incorrect, as impeachment is a disciplinary/removal - related process, not a promotion.

Answer:

B. To formally charge a government official of a crime or wrong doing that could lead to their removal from office