Where are impeachment charges started?

Answer 1

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Impeachment trials begin in the Senate who acts as the jury. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides as the judge. Two thirds of the senators present must find the official guilty in order to remove him/her from office.

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The Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court) only presides over the impeachment trial of the President. The Vice-President, who is also President of the Senate, presides over all other Senate impeachment trials. A committee of Senators acts as a panel of judges; the entire Senate serves as the jury. A group from the House of Representatives, called Managers, function as the prosecution. The person who is on trial typically hires a private-practice attorney to defend him or her.

The United States has impeached two Presidents (Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton), and one Supreme Court Justice (Samuel Chase). All three were acquitted at their Senate trial.

Most impeachment trials involve federal court judges below the Supreme Court level.

The Senate has the power to hold for impeachment

Answer 2

Impeachment is the beginning of an attempt to remove a government official from office. The term once was used in the British Parliament, then discarded. In the United States the term often brings to mind the impeachment of a US president. In such a case the process begins in the House of Representatives. Other impeachments occur in other areas of Federal State & Local governments.

Answer 3

only the house can impeach.

(reference from Prentice Hall Civics book)

Answer 4

All impeachments start in the house of representatives but can finish in the senate.

Answer 5

In the House of Representatives.

Answer 6

When the President does something wrong.