Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the

presidential impeachment process?

The president

is removed

from office.

A. (1) The Senate votes to impeach the president. (2) The Supreme

Court determines whether the Senate's vote is constitutional.

B. (1) The Supreme Court orders the president to be impeached. (2)

Two-thirds of the House votes to convict the president.

C. (1) Both chambers of Congress vote to impeach the president. (2

The president nominates a temporary replacement.

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

the Senate votes to convict the president.

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:

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

D

Explanation:

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