Question

In the United States government, "other high Crimes and Misdemeanors" are determined by

A)
Congressional debate.
B)
the President's Cabinet.

C)
a Supreme Court decision.
D)
voters in the general election.

Answer 1

a Supreme Court decision

Answer 2

The correct answer is congressional debate. In the United States government, "other high Crimes and Misdemeanors" are determined by Congressional debate. During the 20th century, they have included the charges of obstruction of justice (President Nixon) lying under oath (Clinton). It should also be noted that Nixon resigned before he could undergo impeachment proceedings.