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If the President of the United States is formally accused of "high crimes and misdemeanors" (criminal or other negligent misconduct) the process of holding a trial is called "Impeachment".
It should be noted that impeachment is a process, and NOT a verdict. For example, Bill Clinton was impeached, meaning a trial was held, but he was found not guilty.
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∙ 13y agoI think you are looking for the word impeachment which means a formal vote by the House of Representatives which upon conviction by the Senate would result in removal from office.
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Accusing the president of crime?
When accusing the president of a crime the term impeachment is typically used. This term refers to the actual proceedings against the president.
What is accusing the president of a crime called?
catnip
What is the person accusing somebody of something in a crime?
the complainant
What is the term you use when accusing a federal official of a crime?
impeachment
Accusing the president of a crime?
The U.S. Constitution (Article I, sections 2 & 3) specifically states that a president cannot be impeached unless he is guility of a "high crime and misdemeanor". What exactlythis means has been debated. This is the common phrase that invariably comes up whenever a president is considered for impeachment.
What is the process called when a president of judge is accused of a crime?
impeachment
What is it called when the president wipes out a punishment for a crime?
A Presidential Pardon, forgives the imposition of their sentence it does NOT "forgive" them for committing it nor erase the record.
Another word for accusing?
1. To legally charge (someone) with an offense or crime. 2. To claim that (someone) has done something wrong.
What legal term for formally charging the president with a crime?
Impeachment.
What is it called if the the president excuses someone from punishment who is convicted of a crime?
a pardon(like in a general pardon) or amnesty
The president can pardon or a crime?
forgive
Is overthrowing the president a crime?
yes
