An impeached President will be removed from office when
a. two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote for his removal.
b. the special prosecutor obtains a conviction before the Senate.
c. two-thirds of the Senate vote for his removal.
d. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court signs a removal order forwarded from the House of Representatives.
e. the President is found guilty by a twelve person jury of "high crimes or misdemeanors."
Answer: c. two-thirds of the Senate vote for his removal.
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