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An impeachment starts in the House and then the trial moves to the senate.

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What body hears the trial of impeachment?

legislative branch


What body of government tries cases of impeachment?

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What legislative body as the power of impeachment and which body had the power to try an impeached official?

the house of representatives has the power of impeachment and the senate has the sole power to try an impeached officer


What body can try impeachments of the president of the US?

The House of Representatives has sole authority to bring Articles of Impeachment (like a grand jury indictment) against the President and other government officials. If the House votes in favor of impeachment, the case proceeds to trial in the Senate. No one can be removed from office by impeachment (the first step in the process) alone.


During the impeachment of a US president what congressional body serves as the jury?

The Legislative branch: H.R, (House of Representative's) Senate.


Can you impeach a dictator?

Impeachment is a type of legal proceeding. A dictator is not going to allow a court or legislative body to get him out of office, he'd just have them shot.


What US body can convict the President?

If you are talking about impeachment, the Senate tries the president and can convict him of impeachment charges passed by the House. If the president actually committed a crime, he could be indicted, tried and convicted by the court system like any other citizen.


Who is the impeachment process handled by?

a legislature body handles the impeachment process


Impeachment process is handled by who?

a legislature body handles the impeachment process


Why is impeachment such a powerful check?

Impeachment is a powerful check because it allows a legislative body to remove a government official from office for misconduct. This process provides a way to hold officials accountable for their actions and prevent abuse of power. It serves as a crucial mechanism for maintaining the balance of power in a democratic system.


What body votes on impeachment?

The House of Representatives holds the sole power of impeachment .


What is impeachment process?

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body formally levels charges against a high official of government for misconduct. In the United States, the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach, while the Senate holds the trial to determine whether to remove the official from office.