American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the process of formally accusing a high-level government official of wrongdoing in the United States?

Impeachment.
Ratification.
Filibustering.
Gerrymandering.

The correct answer is: Impeachment.

The term for the process of formally accusing a high-level government official of wrongdoing in the United States is impeachment. This term specifically refers to the proceedings and actions taken to remove or potentially remove a government official from their position. The other options listed are all associated with different political processes or tactics. For example, ratification typically refers to the approval and enactment of a document or law, while filibustering is a strategy used to delay or prevent the passing of a bill. Gerrymandering, on the other hand, is the manipulation of district boundaries for political gain. Therefore, all of these options are unrelated to the concept of impeachment and are not the correct term for this process.