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Impeached means brought up on charges. So, if enough people think an elected official did something illegal, there may be a process to impeach the official.

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Are impeached official can run for a new public office such as senator?

Yes. Impeachment does not mean to be removed from office, it means to have charges brought against the elected official.


Where is an official impeached?

Federal officials can be impeached in the House of Representatives. If a simple majority of the House votes for impeachment, the official proceeds to trial in the Senate.


Who can be impeached and who can impeach?

any elected official


Which Missouri state official can be impeached?

The Governor


Who will try an official that has been impeached?

the president person


Must an impeached official step down from office?

no


Who holds a trail an official who has been impeached?

The senate


How many people have to vote to accuse an impeached official?

What is the required vote that is neccasry to convict someone who has been impeached


Who tried an impeached official?

An impeached official is tried by the Senate. After the House of Representatives votes to impeach, the Senate conducts a trial to determine whether to remove the official from office. The Chief Justice of the United States presides over the trial if the impeached official is the President. A two-thirds majority in the Senate is required for conviction and removal from office.


When a government official is the House of Representatives has brought an official statement of charges against them?

impeached


Does the word impeached mean to accuse or to convict?

It means to start the process of removal from office. It starts with an accusation.


What is it called when the house accuses an official of an illegal act?

Impeachment is the process where a legislative body accuses a public official of illegal activity. The penalties for being impeached include removal from office, criminal penalties, or civil penalties.