NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and check out the “Resources” below.

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when.  List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. For what reason have the Democrats in the U.S. House (joined by 10 Republicans) voted to impeach President Trump?

3. What consequences does an elected official who is impeached face?

4. a) For what two reasons did Republicans oppose the rushed impeachment proceedings?
b) How did Democrats defend cutting the proceedings short to vote?
c) What did Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi allege about the president?
d) What is your reaction to Republican opposition?
e) What is your reaction to Speaker Pelosi’s allegation?

5. Re-read paragraph 11. What is your reaction to this information?

6. a) Define impeach, incite, insurrection, due process and “clear and present danger” as used in the article.
b) President Trump’s speech at the Jan. 6 rally in Washington DC was almost an hour and 15 minutes long.
Watch two clips from Trump's entire speech for the president’s remarks about going to the Capitol:

• first from 17:30 to 18:30
• then (the end of the speech) from 1:12:24 to 1:13:20

Do you think President Trump was attempting to “incite an insurrection?”  Explain your answer.

7. Re-read paragraph 12. What do you think of Congressmen Cole and Reschenthaler’s arguments?

8. a) What did Representatives Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) say about the rioting? Be specific.
b) What do you think of these assertions?

CHALLENGE: Watch President Trump's Trump's entire speech at the Jan. 6 rally in Washington DC. See the 17 minutes in (from 17:30 to 18:30) and see the end of the speech from 1:12:24 to 1:13:20 for remarks about going to the Capitol.  Do you think President Trump “incited a riot”?  Do you think President Trump told supporters to “storm” the Capitol? Explain your answer. Some of the videos from the Capitol on Jan. 6 show police moving a barricade aside and allowing hundreds of people into the Capitol grounds, as well as opening the doors and allowing people to enter. One video showed people with American and Trump flags walking through the Capitol rotunda taking pictures and staying within the ropes (which are most likely in place for tours).  Trump supporters support the rule of law, law and order, and the police. What is your reaction to the fact that some people were violent and/or destructive in the Capitol? Ask a parent the same questions and discuss your answers.