What is required for a President to be impeached?

• A. A two-thirds vote in the Senate
• B. A majority vote in the House of Representatives
• C. A majority vote in the Senate
• D. A unanimous vote in the House of Representatives

Answer: (B)

To impeach a President, the Constitution requires a majority vote in the House of Representatives. This process can be seen as a formal accusation or indictment of the President, which is distinct from the removal process that follows in the Senate. Once the House votes to impeach, the process then moves to the Senate for a trial, where a two-thirds vote is needed to convict and remove the President from office. This two-step process reflects the Founding Fathers’ intention to create checks and balances within the government, ensuring that both chambers of Congress play a role in the serious action of removing a sitting President.

The alternative options do not accurately reflect the required steps for impeachment. A unanimous vote in the House is not necessary; the focus is on the majority. The Senate's role comes later in the process, particularly in terms of the two-thirds vote required to convict and remove a President.