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According to the constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach federal officials (even the president). The Senate acts as the jury, and (in presidential cases) the Chief Justice acts as the judge.

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Who can impeach federal officers?

Congress may impeach federal officials.


How does the legislative branch check on the judicial bbranch?

Congress establishes lower federal courts Congress can impeach and remove federal judges


What does Congress control?

Congress controls federal legislation, including the creation, modification, and repeal of laws. It also has the power to regulate commerce, allocate government spending, and oversee the federal budget. Additionally, Congress holds the authority to declare war, impeach federal officials, and ratify treaties. Overall, its role is to represent the interests of the states and the public in the federal government.


What term means to bring charges of wrongdoing against a member of the executive or judicial branches of the federal government?

Impeachment.


Who can impeach a government offical?

local_state or federal legislative body


Why isn't congress part of the federal government?

Congress IS the federal government.


What branch of government can impeach federal officials?

Yes. According to the constitution, the House has the power to impeach federal officials (even the president). The Senate acts as the jury, and (in presidential cases) the Chief Justice acts as the judge.


Which can congress do under the delegated powers granted to it by the consition?

The Congress can propose constitutional amendments.The Congress can also impeach certain federal officials.


Which can congress do under the delegated powers granted to it by the consition-?

The Congress can propose constitutional amendments.The Congress can also impeach certain federal officials.


What check does Congress have on the power of the President?

Congress can impeach the President if he commits a major crime. Congress can override the President's vetoes and Congress must approve of the President's nominations to federal positions, like federal judges.


Who can impeach and convict judges for serious crimes?

For federal judges, the answer is Congress. Federal judges can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate.


Is the federal government the congress?

The Congress is the Legislative Branch of the government but it is PART of the entity commonly referred to as the Federal Government.