Who among the following Presidents of USA resigned before he could be impeached?
[amp_mcq option1=”Richard Nixon” option2=”Andrew Johnson” option3=”Bill Clinton” option4=”Jimmy Carter” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
– The House Judiciary Committee had already approved articles of impeachment, and it was widely expected that the full House would vote to impeach him.
– Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both impeached by the House of Representatives but were acquitted by the Senate and thus remained in office.
– Jimmy Carter completed his term but was not re-elected; he did not face impeachment proceedings.
– Impeachment requires a simple majority vote in the House; conviction and removal require a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
– Three US Presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump (twice). None have been removed from office through conviction in the Senate.