AP U.S. Government and Politics – The Presidency Practice Test

The Senate is the body that conducts the impeachment trial of the President as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. When the House of Representatives decides to impeach a president, which involves bringing formal charges, the process then moves to the Senate for trial. The Senate is responsible for determining whether to convict and remove the president from office. A two-thirds majority vote is required in the Senate to convict, which underscores the gravity and significance of the impeachment process. This procedure is designed to ensure a thorough and fair examination of the evidence against the impeached official, emphasizing the separation of powers and the system of checks and balances that characterize the U.S. government.