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Impeachment is a political process that begins when an official is accused of engaging in illegal behavior (such as bribery or treason) and could potentially be stripped of their office or face another punishment. The specifics of the impeachment process varies from country to country.
In the United States of America, both federal and state officials can be impeached. For federal officials, a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives must approve the accusation(s) being made against the official. Then, the U.S. Senate will try the accused. If two-thirds of senators present believe that the accused official is guilty, then the official will be impeached.
The Constitution of the United States does not specify who should be in charge of the impeachment process, but historically, the Vice-President or an official presiding over the Senate has assumed this position. If the President of the United States is being impeached, the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is in charge of the process.
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Who is involved in impeachment cases?
The Chairman of the Judiciary Committee in the House of Representatives starts impeachment proceedings. An impeachment trial is then held.
Who would NOT be involved in the formal process of impeaching and removing the president?
The Justices of the US Supreme Court. Impeachment is voted on by Congress.
What legal term for formally charging the president with a crime?
Impeachment.
Who were the official Obama contacts involved in the Blagojevich senate seat scandal as released by Obama?
While conceivably there are many more, the contact of most importance is with Rahm Emmanuel, who Blagojevich attempted to bring in as a witness in his impeachment trial. When Emmanuel refused, Blagojevich boycotted the impeachment trial.
House accusation of federal officials?
impeachment
Is impeachment a verb?
"Impeach" is a verb. "Impeachment" is a noun.
Why did Federalists like Alexander Hamilton not want to place the impeachment process in the hands of the US Supreme Court?
Federalists like Alexander Hamilton and other Framers did discuss having the US Supreme Court handle the impeachment process. They believed as Hamilton did that the Court should not be involved. Actually, Hamilton wrote in the Federalist Papers, that impeachment was more than just an issue regarding the breaking of a law. Hamilton wrote that impeachment was primarily a political process to engage the interest of the entire US community.
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.
