Question

A congressional review determines the president hired agents to steal political intelligence on a rival to assist in a re-election campaign. An investigative committee hearing determines whether impeachment charges should be brought against the president. What would justify this action by Congress?

The president is unable to perform certain duties.
The president is unpopular with the voters.
The president committed a high crime.
The president committed a minor crime.

Answer 1

The president committed a high crime.

Step-by-step explanation:

This was correct on the test. I got it right.

I guess that if the president stole the vote, he or she would only be impeached if that crime would be identified as a "high crime." Minor crimes will not do it. I would assume minor crimes are jay-walking, going on a red light, or something of the sort.

Answer 2

C. The president committed a high crime.

Step-by-step explanation:

A president can be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors" or an abuse of power. President Trump was recently impeached for breaking a law stated in the constitution about giving aid to foreign countries.