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What part of congress has impeachment power?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/18/2023

If a President is thought to be guilty of a crime, the House of Representatives can bring charges, and the Senate votes to acquit or convict. So both houses of Congress are involved in this process.

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∙ 12y ago

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What part of government has the power to try impeachment?

congress

Why was the power of impeachment given to Congress?

Why was the power given to congress and what is the role played by each house in the impeachment process?

Impeachment rocks in congress!!!

Which part of congress is the jury during an impeachment trial?

Sentate

What part of the US government tries impeachment?

The power to impeach presidents, judges, and civil servants is an explicit authority granted to Congress. The legislative branch can draft articles of impeachment and try the accused before them.

Which branch of congress is responsible for the impeachment trials?

The House of Representatives has this responsibility and power.

Would impeachment of the president be a delegated power?

No, it's an expressed power of Congress and could not be delegated.

Why was the impeachment power given to congress?

Because that method the the founding caters established

Why is power given to congress in impeachment?

Because that is the method the Founding Fathers established.

The power of impeachment is vested in the?

The power of impeachment is vested in the United States Congress. The House of Representatives is the only body that can bring impeachment charges against an official. Only the Senate can act as a court for an impeachment.

Why was power given to congress and what is the role played by each house in the impeachment process?

MOB

Why is power given to congress and what is the role played by each house in the impeachment process?

yes.

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