The Articles of Confederation were influenced by Enlightenment principles and documents such as john Locke's writings on natural rights and the social contract, which emphasized the importance of free expression. Additionally, the practices of colonial assemblies and early state constitutions underscored the necessity of protecting legislative debate from external interference. These influences collectively shaped the understanding that freedom of speech and debate in Congress was essential for a functioning democracy and should be safeguarded from judicial scrutiny.
Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868 for violating the Tenure of Office Act. He was not removed from office. His defense questioned the constitutionality of the Act which was later rules unconstitutional.
The second President to be impeached was William J. Clinton, in 1998.
Two presidents were impeached: Andrew Johnson and William Clinton (Bill Clinton).
no
The president must be formally charged with a crime (impeached) by the House of Reps. and then must stand trial in the US Senate. If convicted, he/she is removed. Impeached does not mean removed. We have impeached two presidents, but have never removed one.
Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868 for violating the Tenure of Office Act. He was not removed from office. His defense questioned the constitutionality of the Act which was later rules unconstitutional.
President Clinton was impeached (accused) of crimes in office, but when the impeachment documents were considered by the Senate, Clinton was not convicted, so remained in office.
The Bill of Rights of 1689 states that "the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in Parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament."
Clinton was impeached but not officially removed from office, and Nixon was to be impeached but resigned before he could be impeached.
No, he was not impeached.
All three branches of government can be impeached, in fact history documents that they have been. As a point of history it is noted that it is used more often on Federal Judges because they are in office for life without impeachment: John Pickering, U.S. District Judge District of New Hampshire Impeached March 12th, 1804 (first judge impeached).
What happens if someone is impeached? What happens if someone is impeached?
the executive branch can be impeached
He was impeached in 1998
The President can be impeached. After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated his vice President (Andrew Johnson) was impeached. Also Nixon was impeached
He wasn't, he resighned before he could be impeached.
Andrew Johnson and Clinton.