All About Impeachment: Part 1

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: civics, tutorial, impeachment, impeach, checks and balances, separation of powers, Constitution, Congress, Senate, House of Representatives, Andrew Johnson, Donald Trump, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, President, the President, impeachable offenses, federal judges, Vice President, Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, United States, rule of law, treason, bribery, high crimes and misdemeanors, trials, indictment, votes, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial

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This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.  Make sure to complete Part 2 as well!

 


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Contributed by: Rob Gordon
Name of Author/Source: Robert Gordon
Access Privileges: Public

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