President John Q. Smith has committed a series of “high crimes and misdemeanors” and has been impeached by the House of Representatives by a vote of 315-120. He now ______.

a. is removed from office, replaced by his vice president
b. faces a trial in the Senate, wherein a two-thirds majority is needed to convict
c. must resign in disgrace by the close of the congressional session
d. needs to stand for re-election by the people to retain his office

b. faces a trial in the Senate, wherein a two-thirds majority is needed to convict

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The federal government has the principal responsibility for law enforcement and public safety in America

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against the disabled in all of the following areas EXCEPT ________

A. private employment B. government programs C. public accommodations D. religious institutions

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