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.

Impeachment is the process of formally bringing charges against a high-level government official for alleged wrongdoing. In this process, an official is accused of acting in a manner that is unconstitutional or illegal. The other options are incorrect because they do not refer to this specific process of accusing government officials. Ratification is the approval of a proposition or amendment, while filibustering is a tactic used in the legislative process to delay or prevent a vote on a particular issue. Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to benefit a particular political party. These options do not pertain to the process of formally accusing a government official, making A the correct answer.