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Which President was impeached by the House of Representatives on grounds of perjury and obstruction of justice?
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Can a president be impeached for not following the constitution?
Yes, if the House of Representatives agrees that he is violating the provisions of the Constitution. (The precise grounds for impeachment are up to the House to decide upon, but failure to uphold the Constitution would certainly be grounds if the charges could be proven. )
Did President Clinton leave office as the result of an impeachment?
Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on Dec 19, 1998 on the grounds of perjury to a grand jury and obstruction of justice. He was aquitted.(Also note that Andrew Johnson was impeached.)
Can the us president be impeached for treason?
Yes, in theory this could happen. Grounds for impeachment are vaguely defined, are up to the House of Representatives to determine. A flagrant and continuing adulterous relationship could well be grounds for impeachment, I think, especially if the opposite party controlled the house and the President did other things that made him unpopular with Congress.
Were there any presidents that were impeached?
Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868 after violating the Tenure of Office Act, and aquitted of all charges.Bill Clinton was also impeached on December 19, 1998 on grounds of perjury to a grand jury and obstruction of justice. He was aquitted of the obstruction charge.Richard Nixon was not impeached, but impeachment was threatened, causing him to resign. Nixon was later pardoned by his successor, Harrison Ford.Note that impeachment simply means "accusation". It is not a verdict of guilt. A president need not be convicted of any charges in order to be impeached for them. Whether or not an offense is an impeachable offense is decided exclusively by Congress.Actually, Nixon's successor was Gerald Ford, not Harrison Ford (although Harrison Ford was really hot in Star Wars and the Indiana Jones movies).
If the President of the United States is impeached on his First Term as President does that mean he can never run for office again?
Yes because he has committed a crime and would be lucky not to be put on trial for his crimes. A president (any) isn't immune to charges for crimes committed. The constitution bars presidents from accepting foreign perks and despite what President elect Trump states it would be illegal for him to take money or do business while he is president. It is a conflict of interest for him to do so and illegal.
Can citizens vote to impeach a president?
No, citizens cannot directly vote to impeach a president. Impeachment is a process carried out by the legislative branch of government, specifically the House of Representatives, and requires specific legal grounds for removal from office.
Why hasn't Obama been impeached?
Because he has committed no crimes. You may not like him, you may wish he were not the president, but disliking or disagreeing with someone isn't grounds for impeachment. In fact, the constitution is very specific: it says a president may only be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors." This often means committing treason, lying under oath to congress, taking bribes, etc. Despite what you may hear on partisan Talk Shows, there is no evidence Mr. Obama has done any of these things. Thus, he has not been impeached, nor will he be.
What crimes does the president need to commit to become impeached?
The exact definition of impeachable offense set by House of Representatives when a bill of impeachment is presented for debate and a vote. Surely any clear violation of federal law, such as treason, accepting bribes, obstructing justice or lying under oath would qualify as cause for impeachment, but other conduct unbecoming to a president could also be grounds. If the president's behavior is an outrage to most of the country, even if it may be legal. the House could consider impeachment.
How do presidents get impeached?
"Articles One and Two of the Constitution allow the House of Representatives to impeach high federal officials, including the president, for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors", and give the Senate the power to remove impeached officials from office, given a two-thirds vote to convict."
What are three ways a US Supreme Court justice can leave office?
US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life and only leave office in one of the following four ways:ResignationRetirementDeathImpeachment and conviction
What to do if a cop wants to search your car?
Stand still - and accept it ! If they have grounds to carry out the search - and you try to stop them - you can be charged with obstruction !
Does the senate have the sole power to try all impeachment cases?
Yes, that power is specifically delegated to the US Senate by the Constitution.Only the House of Representatives can initiate impeachment proceedings; the Senate conducts the removal trial.
