Which of the following entities does NOT have the power to impeach federal officials?

• A. The House of Representatives
• B. The Senate
• C. The President
• D. The Supreme Court

Answer: (C)

The President does not have the power to impeach federal officials. In the United States government, the authority to impeach is vested in Congress, specifically the House of Representatives, which has the sole power to bring charges of impeachment against federal officials. After charges are brought, it is then the Senate that holds the trial and decides whether to remove the official from office.

The House initiates the impeachment process, while the Senate serves as the jury, ensuring checks and balances within the legislative branch. The individuals holding the office of the President and Supreme Court do not play a role in this process, as it is designed to maintain a separation of powers and prevent any single branch from having unchecked authority over others. This structure ensures that the impeachment process is impartial and governed by the legislative branch, rather than contingent upon the executive or judicial branches.