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To allow the orderly removal of federal officials who were incompetent / corrupt / criminal.

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Why did the framers of the US Constitution make impeachment such a difficult procedure?

The framers of the Constitution made impeachment difficult so that no one could impeach their leader on a whim. It requires a significant reason and semi-lengthy process to remove the president from office. Therefore, the process should not be a convenient way to dominate the executive branch. With that in mind, the Framers made it more difficult than the impeachment process of the UK.


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Except in impeachment cases what is the method of trial?

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According to the Constitution where is an impeachment trial conducted?

in the house of represenatives.


The process of impeachment provided for in the US Constitution is an example of?

Balance of power.


Was The declaration of independence part of the constitution?

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What were the people who made the constitution?

The framers of the Constitution were part of the Second Continental Congress.


The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the Pentagon?

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Is the Article II outlines the impeachment process. true?

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What is the worst punishment that can come from an impeachment?

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Where do impeachment charges against the president originate?

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