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That would be Legislative over Executive. If the President acts, immorally, illegally or against the will of the people. The Congress may with an extradinary mearsure of agreement remove an executive leader from a path contrary my a supermajority of elected leaders.The power of impeachment represents part of the system of checks and balances because the provides the legislative branch with a check against the executive branch. Congress is the legislative branch.
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Can you impeach a citizen, and if so, what is the process for doing so"?
Yes, a citizen can be impeached if they hold a public office. The process for impeachment involves the House of Representatives bringing forth articles of impeachment, followed by a trial in the Senate where a two-thirds majority vote is needed for conviction and removal from office.
How were corrupt rulers forced from office in the Philippines?
Corrupt rulers in the Philippines have been forced from office through various means, such as people power movements, impeachment proceedings, and legal investigations. Examples include the ousting of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 through the EDSA Revolution and the impeachment of Joseph Estrada in 2001.
Can a president be impeached after leaving office?
Yes, a president can be impeached after leaving office. The Constitution allows for impeachment of former officials for actions committed while in office.
Where a powerful country controls several less powerful countries?
This situation is known as imperialism or colonialism, where a powerful country extends its influence and control over less powerful countries for economic or strategic reasons. It often involves political domination, economic exploitation, and cultural imposition on the less powerful countries.
Can the president remove members of congress from office for bribery?
No, but as President, the only way he could be convicted would be impeachment by the House and trial in the Senate. He could not be tried in any criminal court while President. Bribery is one of the specific crimes listed in the Constitution as an impeachable offense. Article II, section 4 states: "The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors." Of course, once removed from office, the ex-president could be tried in court for any crime, subject to statutes of limitation.
What was the powerful restriction on presidential authoruty?
Impeachment
The most powerful restriction on presidential authority is the legal process of?
The most powerful restriction on presidential authority is the legal process of impeachment. It is a procedure wherein the president can be removed from office.
What is the ultimate check on the Presidency?
Impeachment
What check does the legislature branch have on the executive branch?
Impeachment
What occurs in an impeachment?
the goveners and other powerful peopek don't like the presidant and try to get that person out of the office
What legal term for formally charging the president with a crime?
Impeachment.
House accusation of federal officials?
impeachment
Is impeachment a verb?
"Impeach" is a verb. "Impeachment" is a noun.
Can select committee conduct impeachment?
No. While a select committee can recommend that articles of impeachment be brought, it cannot bring charges (articles of impeachment) or conduct the impeachment trial. Articles of Impeachment are brought by the full House of Representatives, and the impeachment trial is conducted by the Senate with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding.
What does the power of impeachment allow congress to do?
The power of impeachment allows Congress to remove federal officials, including the President, from office for committing "high crimes and misdemeanors." This process involves the House of Representatives bringing charges, or articles of impeachment, against the official, followed by a trial in the Senate. If two-thirds of the Senate votes to convict, the official is removed from office. Impeachment serves as a check on executive and judicial power, ensuring accountability for misconduct.
Does the house have something to do with impeachment?
Yes the house has something to do with the impeachment
What is said of senate in regard to impeachment?
they serve impeachment trials
