Adam Schiff

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Adam Schiff born?June 22, 1960
2. Where was Adam Schiff born?New York City, New York
3. What is Adam Schiff known for?Successfully prosecuted Soviet spy Richard Miller in 1993
4. What is the key committee leadership?Chair of the House Intelligence Committee (2019-2023)
5. What is the impeachment role?Lead impeachment manager in the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump
6. Who is Adam Schiff?Adam Schiff is a U.S. Representative from California who served in Congress for many years. He worked on national security and intelligence issues.

Constitutional Oversight: The power of Congress to review and monitor the actions of the executive and judicial branches to ensure they comply with the Constitution.
Espionage: The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
Federal Lawmaking: The process by which Congress creates laws that apply to the entire United States.
National Security: The protection of a nation's interests and security, often involving intelligence, defense, and foreign policy.