All About Impeachment: Part 1

In Part 1 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the impeachment process detailed in the U.S. Constitution, including what it is, who can be impeached, why someone would be impeached, and a bit about the process.  

This is Part 1 in a two-part series. Click HERE to open Part 2.

 

 
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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
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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