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In the US, the grounds for impeachment of the president are enumerated in Article Two, Section Four of the Constitution:
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High crimes and misdemeanors.
In short: If the president commits treason, bribery, or "high crimes and misdemeanors," he is eligible for impeachment. "High crimes and misdemeanors" is a catch-all clause; at the time the Constitution was written, a "high crime" was a legal term understood to mean "against the state;" thus any crime that subverts the government is considered a high crime or misdemeanor.
The president is impeached when bill to impeach is passed by the House. After the House's impeachment, the case will be sent to the Senate, which will hold a trial and eventually vote. If 2/3 of the Senate vote to convict, president will be removed from office and the vice president will take his seat. Otherwise, the President remains in office.
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∙ 11y agoPresidents can be impeached for treason, bribery, or misdemeanors.
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∙ 14y agoUnconstitutional acts, exploiting citizens for personal gain, misconduct in office, treason, bribery, criminal offenses, etc.
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∙ 13y agoI'm trying to figure that same question out. i just can't find it. well hope you get your answer soon. =]
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Can the president lie?
Of course the President can lie, just like almost any other human. However, if a President is proved to have lied to the public on a matter of public interest, that constitutes grounds for impeachment.
The constitution says a president can be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors but it doesn't say they means Who decides what that means?
The determination of what constitutes "high crimes and misdemeanors" is ultimately a political decision made by the elected officials in Congress. The House of Representatives has the power to impeach the president, and the Senate has the authority to conduct the impeachment trial. The interpretation of what constitutes an impeachable offense can vary among members of Congress and may depend on the prevailing political climate. Ultimately, it is a subjective decision based on the collective judgment of the elected representatives.
What legal term for formally charging the president with a crime?
Impeachment.
Why is Donald trump not impeached?
However, if Trump is impeached, he will not be able to run for future elections, which is mot likely his plan for the 2024 election. Also, after Presidents leave office, they are still on a government payroll ranging to about a 400,000 salary. With impeachment, he won't have access to that either.
What can lead to the impeachment of the head of executive branch?
To impeach a member of the executive branch, a member of the House of Representatives introduces a resolution that articles of impeachment be prepared and served. The articles are statements of the reasons for the impeacment. The resolution must be seconded for it to be put up for a full vote. If it is put up for a vote, and a majority of the Representatives vote in favor of the resolution, a committee of Representatives is formed to put together specific Articles of Impeachment. Once the specific article are prepared another resolution is introduced, seconded and voted on to adopt those particular articles as the grounds for impeachment. If that resolution is adopted the executive department member is impeached. Mere impeachment does not remove the person from office. Impeachment is akin to an indictment only. After impeachment there has to be a trial on the merits of the articles of impeachment before the Senate. To convict and remove an executive member, a 2/3 vote of the Senators is required.
House accusation of federal officials?
impeachment
Is impeachment a verb?
"Impeach" is a verb. "Impeachment" is a noun.
Can select committee conduct impeachment?
No. While a select committee can recommend that articles of impeachment be brought, it cannot bring charges (articles of impeachment) or conduct the impeachment trial. Articles of Impeachment are brought by the full House of Representatives, and the impeachment trial is conducted by the Senate with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding.
When was Impeachment of Man created?
Impeachment of Man was created in 1959.
Does the house have something to do with impeachment?
Yes the house has something to do with the impeachment
What is said of senate in regard to impeachment?
they serve impeachment trials
Does the house of representatives have anything to do with impeachment of a president?
The answer is YES. The HOUSE has the sole power of impeachment. And the SENATE decides the case in impeachment.
