Question

question 8 of 10
which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the presidential impeachment process?

1 → 2 → the president is removed from office.

a. (1) the house votes to impeach the president. (2) two - thirds of the senate votes to convict the president.
b. (1) the senate votes to impeach the president. (2) the supreme court determines whether the senates vote is constitutional.
c. (1) the supreme court orders the president to be impeached. (2) two - thirds of the house votes to convict the president.
d. (1) both chambers of congress vote to impeach the president. (2) the president nominates a temporary replacement.

Explanation:

In the U.S. presidential impeachment process, the House of Representatives has the power to vote to impeach the president (bring charges). Then, the Senate holds a trial, and a two - thirds vote in the Senate is required to convict the president, which can lead to the president being removed from office.

Answer:

A. (1) The House votes to impeach the president. (2) Two - thirds of the Senate votes to convict the president.