Question 49
NECO
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2021
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
According to the 1999 Constitution, which branch of government initiates the impeachment of the President, and what are the two constitutional steps required to remove the President from office?
Answer Options
A.
President's Cabinet; first the Cabinet votes to impeach by a two‑thirds majority, then the National Assembly conducts a trial and must convict by a two‑thirds majority
Correct Answer
B.
National Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate); first the House passes an impeachment resolution by a two‑thirds majority, then the Senate conducts a trial and must convict by a two‑thirds majority
C.
National Assembly (House of Representatives only); first the House passes an impeachment resolution by a simple majority, then the Senate conducts a trial and must convict by a simple majority
D.
Supreme Court; first the Court issues an impeachment resolution by a simple majority, then the Senate conducts a trial and must convict by a two‑thirds majority
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
National Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate); first the House passes an impeachment resolution by a two‑thirds majority, then the Senate conducts a trial and must convict by a two‑thirds majority
About This Question
This is
Neco
2021
Government
Question 49.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2021
Neco
Government
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.