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No, it's an expressed power of Congress and could not be delegated.
The House of Representatives has this responsibility and power.
Because that method the the founding caters established
Because that is the method the Founding Fathers established.
The power of impeachment is vested in the United States Congress. The House of Representatives is the only body that can bring impeachment charges against an official. Only the Senate can act as a court for an impeachment.
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The power to try for impeachment is solely the power of the United States Senate. The House of Representatives decides if there should be an impeachment, by a majority vote. After which, the investigation and trial is to be carried out by the Senate.
The body of Congress that has the power to try impeachments is the Senate. The penalty for impeachment is that the individual cannot hold a federal position and they are removed from the office.