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.

In the United States, a process called impeachment is used to formally accuse a high-level government official of wrongdoing. This process follows a series of steps laid out in the Constitution and is used as a check on the power of these officials. The other options are incorrect because B: Ratification is the process of approving or confirming something, usually a law or a document. C: Filibustering is a tactic used to delay or obstruct legislation in the United States Senate, not to formally accuse an official of wrongdoing. D: Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating district boundaries to benefit one political party, not a process for accusing officials of misconduct. Therefore, the term "impeachment" is the most appropriate and accurate answer to this question.