Which body impeaches and which body tries the president of the Philippines?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The House of Representatives impeaches and the Senate tries
- Step 1: In the Philippines, impeachment is a power granted by the Constitution, allowing Congress to formally charge a high-ranking government official with an impeachable offense, which refers to serious misconduct that may warrant removal from office. Answer: The House of Representatives impeaches and the Senate tries. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Supreme Court impeaches and the Senate tries; The Senate impeaches and the Supreme Court tries; The House of Representatives impeaches and the Supreme Court tries.
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