"Checks and balances" in the United States' political system refer to
A. the separate functions of the different branches of government.
B. the standards by which members of Congress are chosen.
C. the legal requirements for running for president.
D. the means by which each branch keeps the other two from usurping their constitutional powers.
D
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An impeached President will be removed from office when
a. two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote for his removal. b. the special prosecutor obtains a conviction before the Senate. c. two-thirds of the Senate vote for his removal. d. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court signs a removal order forwarded from the House of Representatives. e. the President is found guilty by a twelve person jury of "high crimes or misdemeanors."