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Indictment refers to a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, typically initiated by a grand jury in criminal law. In contrast, impeachment is a political process used to remove a public official, such as a president, from office due to misconduct, and is conducted by the legislative body (e.g., Congress in the U.S.). While an indictment leads to criminal prosecution, impeachment does not necessarily imply criminality; it focuses on the official's ability to perform their duties.
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What is the indictment of official by the house?
An indictment of an official by the House is called an impeachment. The main difference is that you will not go to jail if convicted; you will be removed from office.
What is a formal charge needed before someone can be tried in court?
the answer is impeachment
Is an impeachment charge the political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law?
Very much so.
What is the difference between the sole power of impeachment of the house and that of the senate?
electrisity
Write the definition of impeachment?
• Impeachment is an indictment (enough evidence to put one in trial) –the accusation of wrong doing by a public official which leads to a trial • Impeachment does not kick you out of office or mean you are guilty! (I got this right from a book!!!)
What is the senates role during an impeachment?
court
Which part of the Legislative branch conducts impeachment trials?
The House of Representatives must vote to impeach the individual and the Senate conducts the trial. Impeachment is not a conviction, but similar to an indictment in a criminal matter.
Why was Nixon on trial?
Richard Nixon was not put on trial. He resigned in August of 1974 to avoid impeachment, which is the rough equivalent of indictment.
What are the similarities between impeachment and trial proceedings?
Your question is mixing apples an oranges. Did you mean similarities between indictment and trial proceedings? If not, there is a trial proceeding I believe to impeach a president. Rather it may be a hearing and not a trial. Your question is mixing apples an oranges. Did you mean similarities between indictment and trial proceedings? If not, there is a trial proceeding I believe to impeach a president. Rather it may be a hearing and not a trial.
What branch of government can impeach judges for poor behavior?
Congress has the power of impeachment. The House brings the indictment and the Senate sits in judgement.
Who holds the power of impeachment and trial for high crimes against the US government?
The US Congress. The House of Representatives must vote for impeachment (indictment) and the Senate holds the actual trial, which requires a 2/3 majority to convict.
What are articles of impeachment?
Articles of Impeachment are precise statement of the facts upon which an impeachment of a government official is based. In the US Constitution under Article I Section 3, for example, the President can be impeached and removed only for Treason, Bribery and other high crimes and misdemeanors. The House of Representatives draws up and votes on the Articles of Impeachment stating the facts that allegedly amount to those offenses. Articles of Impeachment are likened to the counts of an indictment against a defendant in a criminal case.Note: Impeachment refers to the process. Impeachment does not mean removal. A conviction for impeachment means automatic removal from office.
