Question

When President Bill Clinton was tried by the Senate in 1999, it was necessary that _______.

• A. Hillary Rodham Clinton testify before the Judiciary Committee.
• B. Bill Clinton appear before the Senate.
• C. Chief Justice William Rehnquist preside over the impeachment trial.
• D. Vice President Al Gore temporarily assume the presidency.
• E. Kenneth Starr resign as Independent Counsel.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Chief Justice William Rehnquist preside over the impeachment trial.

When President Bill Clinton was tried by the Senate in 1999, it was necessary that Chief Justice William Rehnquist preside over the impeachment trial.