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In the process of impeaching a federal official, which body has the sole power to try the impeachment case and convict or acquit the accused?

A The House of Representatives
B The Supreme Court
C The Senate
D A special independent counsel

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

While the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach (accuse) federal officials, the Senate has the sole power to try those impeachment cases and convict or acquit the accused.

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