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Which description of the impeachment process as defined by the U.S. Constitution is correct?

AThe Senate can try federal officials accused of impeachable crimes.
BThe House of Representatives can overturn a guilty verdict in an impeachment trial.
CThe Supreme Court can order an impeachment trial of members of the cabinet.
DThe president can impeach members of congress if they vote against him.

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The description of the impeachment process as defined by the U.S. Constitution which is correct a) The Senate can try federal officials accused of impeachable crimes. To define this more precisely, "Article One of the United States Constitution gives the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment and the Senate the sole power to try impeachments."

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Answer:

a. The Senate can try federal officials accused of impeachable crimes.

Explanation:

: Article I, Section 2, Clause 5 provides: The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.  The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments.

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