Question

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The constitution requires a two-thirds super majority to convict a person being impeached.

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbered pair of phrases that best completes this diagram of the presidential impeachment process is D.

The president is removed from office. D. (1) The House votes to impeach the president. (2) Two-thirds of  the Senate votes to convict the president.

Explanation:

The impeachment process refers to the proceeding against a public official before a competent tribunal for charges regarding misconduct in office. In the U.S., the impeachment process includes the following phases:

1. The Congress investigates, usually by starting an investigation in the House Judiciary Committee;
2. The House of Representatives votes to impeach the president by passing the articles of impeachment by a simple majority vote;
3. The Senate tries the accused and votes to convict the president (two-thirds supermajority is required;)
4. Depending on the result of the Senate's vote, the president is removed from office.