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Death or impeachment. They can resign, but I don't think this has ever happened.

Nixon resigned his office and Ford took over the presidency.

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What length is the term for US Supreme Court justices in the Judicial Branch?

The actual term of office as stated in the US Constitution, Article III, is that they shall serve "during good behavior." This means that they serve for life but may be impeached and removed from office if convicted of the same offenses that the President may be impeached and removed for.


What is the method by which a Justice of the Peace may be removed from office before his term is over?

Recall


How many US presidents have had mistresses while in office?

John Kennedy and Franklin Roosevelt had well-documented love affairs while they were President. Woodrow Wilson had a very close female friend that he wrote to, but may have been faithful to his wife in the strict sense. Other presidents had affairs but I think they were all broken off by the time they were President.


Why can the president vice president and civil officers be removed from office?

The president, vice-president and federal judges can be removed from office for committing crimes. First the person must be officially charged with a crime or crimes, this is called impeachment, and then the person must stand trial in the Senate where a conviction requires a 2/3 vote. Members of Congress, however, are not subject to this process.


Which us presidents didn't take salary?

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What is one promise you make when you become president?

One promise you make when you become president is to uphold the Constitution. Presidents who fail to do so may find themselves removed from office.


The President may be removed from office if what occurs?

Impeachment


What length is the term for US Supreme Court justices in the Judicial Branch?

The actual term of office as stated in the US Constitution, Article III, is that they shall serve "during good behavior." This means that they serve for life but may be impeached and removed from office if convicted of the same offenses that the President may be impeached and removed for.


How many presidents have been in office since Harry Truman?

As of May, 2012 there have been 11 U. S. Presidents since Harry Truman.


How may an impreached official be punished if he is found guilty?

they are removed from office


What are two ways by which a governor may be removed from office?

A governor may be removed from office through impeachment, where the state legislature votes to charge the governor with misconduct, followed by a trial and possible removal if convicted. Additionally, a governor can be removed via a recall election, which allows voters to petition for a special election to determine whether the governor should be removed from office.


What California governor was removed from office?

You may be thinking of Gray Davis, who was recalled from office by popular vote about a decade ago.


What are four ways the presidency may be vacated?

He could die, voluntarily resign or be removed from office via the impeachment process. He could temporarily be removed from office because of an inability to perform his duties.


What is the method by which a Justice of the Peace may be removed from office before his term is over?

Recall


How long may the supreme justice serve?

The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment. Source: The Supreme Court website.


Government officials may be removed from office on conviction of these offences?

crimes and misdemeanors


Does impeached presidents lose benefits?

Impeached presidents do not automatically lose their benefits; it depends on the outcome of the impeachment process. If a president is convicted and removed from office, they may lose certain benefits, such as their salary and access to certain privileges. However, they typically retain their pension and other benefits unless specifically addressed by Congress. In practice, the specifics can vary based on the circumstances surrounding the impeachment and removal.