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In the constitution, it only specifies treason and bribery, and then says "and other high crimes." So, these seem to be very serious crimes involving corruption or betraying the country in some way. (It should be noted that this does not refer to a policy that one political party opposes; words like "treason" and "betrayal" are thrown around a lot in political rhetoric, but the Founding Fathers seem to refer to specific acts of corruption, or perhaps to selling out one's country the way a spy does.)
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In your opinion what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors?
I believe you are referring to two separate terms, high crimes, and misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are lower level crimes punishable by confinement in a county jail for a period of no longer than one year. High crimes are felonies (higher level crimes) punishable by confinement in a state or federal prison for a period of one year to life, or the death penalty.
What can a president or other officers be impeached for?
treason, bribery and other high crimes
Can the president remove a congressman from office for high crimes?
Certainly not! Only the Congress can do that.
Why can the president be impeached?
According to the US Constitution (Article II, section 4), a president can be impeached for bribery, treason, or other "high crimes and misdemeanors." President Andrew Johnson (1868), President Richard Nixon (1974) and President Bill Clinton (1998-99) are the only three presidents ever considered for impeachment.
What are 3 things that a president can be impeached for?
1) Exceeding the constitutional bounds of the office. 2) Behaviour grossly incompatible with the proper function and purpose of the office. 3) Employing the power of the office for an improper purpose or for personal gain. Source: usgovinfo.com
When was High Crimes released?
High Crimes was released on 04/05/2002.
What was the Production Budget for High Crimes?
The Production Budget for High Crimes was $42,000,000.
What is the duration of High Crimes?
The duration of High Crimes is 1.92 hours.
How much money did High Crimes gross worldwide?
High Crimes grossed $63,781,100 worldwide.
How much money did High Crimes gross domestically?
High Crimes grossed $41,543,207 in the domestic market.
In your opinion what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors?
I believe you are referring to two separate terms, high crimes, and misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are lower level crimes punishable by confinement in a county jail for a period of no longer than one year. High crimes are felonies (higher level crimes) punishable by confinement in a state or federal prison for a period of one year to life, or the death penalty.
What can a president or other officers be impeached for?
treason, bribery and other high crimes
What movie did Morgan Freeman play an attorney?
Morgan Freeman plays an attorney in the movie High Crimes(2002).
Can a president be impeached for crimes committed before taking office?
Yes, a president can be impeached for crimes committed before taking office if those crimes are considered to be high crimes and misdemeanors as defined by the Constitution.
What is a high court misdemeanor?
I believe you are actually referring to the phrase, "High crimes and misdemeanors."
What reasons does the constitution give for impeaching a president?
The phrase in article II section 4 is " Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Exactly what other high crimes and misdemeanors are is decided by the House of Representatives if and when they vote for impeachment.
Why does the media sensationalize these high profile crimes?
Media outlets choose to sensationalize high profile crimes due to the fact that, that is what viewers want to read and see in papers and on television.
