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 correct term for the process of formally accusing a high-level government official of wrongdoing in the United States. This is the designated constitutional process for removing a government official from office for misconduct. Choice B, ratification, refers to the process of formally approving or confirming a decision or agreement. This is not the same as impeachment, which is specifically related to removing a government official from office. Choice C, filibustering, is a delaying tactic used in the legislative branch, and is not applicable to the process of accusing a government official of wrongdoing. Finally, choice D, gerrymandering, is the practice of manipulating boundaries of electoral districts to favor a certain political party, and is not related to the process of impeachment.