Which body has the power to impeach a federal official, and which holds the trial?

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Correct answer: A. The House impeaches and the Senate holds the trial

  1. Step 1: Constitution, the House has the sole power of impeachment (Article I, Section 2, Clause 5), and after that action has been taken, the Senate has the sole power to hold the trial for all impeachments (Article I, Section 3, Clause 6). Answer: The House impeaches and the Senate holds the trial. Why not the others: None of these fit: The president impeaches and the Court tries; The Supreme Court impeaches and the Senate tries; The Senate impeaches and the House holds the trial.

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