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A president can be impeached for treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors. The precise definition of these offenses is left up to the House of Representatives .
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In what month has no president died?
The only month of the year in which no U.S. President to date has died is May.
The maximum number of terms a president may serve is?
the maximum number of terms the president may serve is 2
When did US withdraw from Vietnam?
US Combat Forces pulled out of Vietnam in March 1973 under the Nixon administration, all US Personnel were pulled out in April 1975 under President Ford's administration, when South Vietnam fell to North Vietnam's Army.
Formal duty of the vice president?
The Vice President of the United States (sometimes referred to as VPOTUS, Veep, or VP) is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president. As designated by the Constitution of the United States, the vice president also serves as the President of the Senate, and may break tie votes in that chamber. He or she may be assigned additional duties by the President
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Under most circumstances, about a penny (although the copper value is probably about 1.5 to 2 cents). In Brilliant Uncirculated condition (MS-65 or better), it may be worth a few dollars. (Note: If you found the coin in pocket change, it isn't MS-65).
When was Batman president?
Never. You may be thinking of Lex Luthor, Superman's arch-nemesis, who was elected president and then impeached.
Was Andrew Jackson the first US President to be impeached?
No, someone with a name sounding closer to him was.Andrew Johnson, as Vice President of the United States, succeeded Abraham Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. President Johnson was impeached by the US House of Representative in 1868 but the resolution failed in the Senate by one vote. Still, President Andrew Johnson, a tailor by profession, became the first US President to be impeached.
What month was Andrew Johnson impeached?
The House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson in February 1868; he was acquitted at his Senate trial in May 1868.
Why hasn't Obama been impeached?
Because he has committed no crimes. You may not like him, you may wish he were not the president, but disliking or disagreeing with someone isn't grounds for impeachment. In fact, the constitution is very specific: it says a president may only be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors." This often means committing treason, lying under oath to congress, taking bribes, etc. Despite what you may hear on partisan Talk Shows, there is no evidence Mr. Obama has done any of these things. Thus, he has not been impeached, nor will he be.
Can a former president be impeached?
Any president can be impeached if the circumstances warrant it. However, only the US House of Representatives can impeach a US President. [Article I, section 2, paragraph 5, clause 2] Once a President has been impeached (accused), then the Senate would try that President. If and only if two thirds of the Senators voted guilty would that President be removed from office. [Article I, section 3, paragraph 6] For more, please feel free to view a transcript of the Constitution of the United States of America. Click on the link to the website of the National Archives under Related Links. But it should be noted that President Obama has a very high satisfaction rate among US citizens and has been elected to the presidency for a second term; thus, it is doubtful that he would be impeached, even if his political opponents wish it would happen.
Two circumstances under which the president can be removed before his term is over?
There are four ways a Presidential vacancy may occur: 1. Death 2. Resignation 3. Impeachment 4. Incapacitation The President may be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors". The House of Representatives must vote for impeachment, and the US Senate then conducts a trial to determine the outcome. Two Presidents William Clinton and Andrew Johnson) have been impeached by the House of Representatives, and in both cases the Senate acquitted, so neither were removed from office. Richard Nixon resigned under the threat of an impending impeachment, but he the House did not vote on impeachment since he resigned first. The 25th Amendment allows for a majority of the Cabinet and Vice President to declare the President incapable of fulfilling the duties of the office by notifying both houses of Congress. The Vice President becomes the acting President.
Can the president drive a car?
He "can" but in public circumstances, he "may" not.
What are causes for impeachment and conviction of a president?
There are three reasons a President may be impeached and convicted. These are treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
If guilty wrongdoing a president may be removed from office through the process of?
He is impeached or charged by the House and convicted by the Senate.
Why is Barack Obama getting impeached?
He is not getting impeached. There are a number of talk shows that throw around various inflammatory claims, often without any proof. For a president (any president) to be impeached, there must be accusations of "high crimes and misdemeanors." You may not like the president or his policies, but there is no evidence that Mr. Obama has committed any crimes, and thus there is little likelihood that he will be subject to impeachment.
Why did Andrew Jackson get impeached?
President Andrew Jackson, who was in office from 1829-1837, was never impeached.President Andrew Johnson, who succeeded President Lincoln in office after Lincoln's assassination, was impeached by the House of Representatives in February 1868 for violating the Tenure of Office Act. He was acquitted after his Senate trial in May of 1868, and served out the rest of his term (1865-1869).The two Presidents are frequently confused because of their similar names.
After impeachment did Andrew Jackson finish out his term?
Andrew Jackson was never impeached and he did indeed finish out his two terms. You may be thinking of Andrew Johnson who was impeached but not convicted and so remained President until his term expired.
