
After the U.S. House of Representatives impeaches a federal official, which body conducts the trial to determine conviction?
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Get StartedAfter the U.S. House of Representatives impeaches a federal official, which body conducts the trial to determine conviction?
Options:
- The House of Representatives
- The U.S. Senate
- The Supreme Court
- A federal appeals court
Correct answer: The U.S. Senate
Explanation: The U.S. Senate conducts the trial following impeachment by the House and may convict the official; conviction requires a two-thirds majority of senators as specified in the Constitution.
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