For an impeachment to happen, a majority of the House of Representatives must vote in favor of impeachment and move to a trial before the Senate. What is the main purpose of the trial before the Senate?
To determine the guilt or innocence of the President
To review the evidence and decide whether to proceed with the trial.
To decide the punishment for the President.
To conduct a public hearing on the impeachment.
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The main purpose of the trial before the Senate is to determine the guilt or innocence of the President. The Senate acts as the jury in the impeachment trial and hears arguments and evidence presented by the House of Representatives. Based on this information, the Senate decides whether to convict the President and remove them from office, or acquit them and allow them to remain in office. The trial is a formal and structured process aimed at ensuring a fair consideration of the charges brought against the President.
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