Asked by eleanor capiral on Jun 21, 2024
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Who were the only two presidents to be impeached by the U.S.House of Representatives?
A) Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon
B) Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover
C) Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
D) Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford
Impeached
The act of charging a public official, such as the President or other federal officers, with misconduct while in office.
House of Representatives
One of the two chambers of the United States Congress, responsible for creating federal legislation, with representation based on state population.
- Identify instances of presidential impeachment and understand the impeachment process.
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Shariq BardaiJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton are the only two presidents to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. Richard Nixon resigned before he could be impeached, and neither Calvin Coolidge nor Herbert Hoover faced impeachment during their presidencies. Gerald Ford was never impeached.
Learning Objectives
- Identify instances of presidential impeachment and understand the impeachment process.