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fandomhigh2019-12-13 10:30 am
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Practical Civics, Friday, December 13, 2019
Well, students, the plus side of a field trip to the House of Representatives today mean that you got a break from the never-ending Carol of the Bells singathon back in Fandom. Plus you got to watch the Judiciary Committee make some history, but the teachers were betting you were more excited about the music.
Tony was pretty excited about the music thing!
"Alright, today might not seem exciting, but we'll be seeing how the government works in action rather than through lectures or movies," he said.
"This morning they are voting on the articles of impeachment--for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, both of which he has absolutely committed--by the President of the United States. When this passes, it will then be voted on by the entire House and he will become the third President in all of American history to be impeached: Nixon resigned before they impeached him. As we've said before, impeachment is only the first step. The trial to remove him will take place in the Senate, and we're not going to get into the extremely disturbing interview the Majority Leader gave yesterday which said that he would be coordinating the entire thing with the White House, which is not how it's supposed to work, due to separation of powers," Steve added.
"It's almost like they're all corrupt or something," Tony muttered. You know. Helpfully. "Still not a go ahead to talk about assassinations."
They just knew their class so well!
"Settle in, watch the proceedings, and then ask us questions after the vote," Steve said.
Tony was pretty excited about the music thing!
"Alright, today might not seem exciting, but we'll be seeing how the government works in action rather than through lectures or movies," he said.
"This morning they are voting on the articles of impeachment--for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, both of which he has absolutely committed--by the President of the United States. When this passes, it will then be voted on by the entire House and he will become the third President in all of American history to be impeached: Nixon resigned before they impeached him. As we've said before, impeachment is only the first step. The trial to remove him will take place in the Senate, and we're not going to get into the extremely disturbing interview the Majority Leader gave yesterday which said that he would be coordinating the entire thing with the White House, which is not how it's supposed to work, due to separation of powers," Steve added.
"It's almost like they're all corrupt or something," Tony muttered. You know. Helpfully. "Still not a go ahead to talk about assassinations."
They just knew their class so well!
"Settle in, watch the proceedings, and then ask us questions after the vote," Steve said.
Ask Questions!