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Question
What role does the Senate play in the impeachment and/or removal of the president or federal judges from office?A.The Senate has sole power to initiate impeachment proceedings, but these do not automatically remove the individual from office.
B.The Senate has the power to try and remove the individual from office after the House has charged the person with an offense.
C.The Senate is the only chamber with power to impeach, try, and remove the official.
D.Both chambers of Congress have equal power in the impeachment process.
E.The Senate does not have a role in impeachment and/or removal proceedings.
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