Whichof the following terms best summarizes the process described in this paragraph? The House of Representatives furthercharged that Andrew Johnson had brought the high office of the Presidentof the United States into contempt, ridicule, and disgrace, to the greatscandal of all good citizens. Johnson then faced trial in the Senate. Iftwo thirds of the senators found him guilty of any charge, he would be removedfrom office.

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Whichof the following terms best summarizes the process described in this paragraph? “The House of Representatives furthercharged that “Andrew Johnson had brought the high office of the Presidentof the United States into contempt, ridicule, and disgrace, to the greatscandal of all good citizens.” Johnson then faced trial in the Senate. Iftwo thirds of the senators found him guilty of any charge, he would be removedfrom office.”

A	Veto
B	Impeachment
C	14th Amendment
D	Override

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Impeachment is a constitutional remedy addressed to serious offenses against the system of government. It is the first step in a remedial process-that of removal from public office and possible disqualification from holding further office.

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