"Barbara Jordan Remarks on Impeachment, July, 1974"

Question

by Barbara Jordan

Has the President committed offenses, and planned, and directed, and acquiesced in a course of conduct which the Constitution will not tolerate? That's the question. We know that. We know the question. We should now forthwith proceed to answer the question. It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision.

Rep. Barbara Jordan's remarks on impeachment during Watergate

Question
Use the passage from a speech by Representative Barbara Jordan to answer the question.

Why does the author use a rhetorical question in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

to explain the need for fiery debate
to explain the need for fiery debate

to assert the guilt of the president
to assert the guilt of the president

to charge the executive with crimes
to charge the executive with crimes

to ponder the purpose of impeachment

Answer 1

Correct answer: to guide the audience in considering the President's actions and conduct in regards to impeachment and the Constitution.