If we are talking US Officials, an impeachment is a statement of charges (by the House of Representative) much like an indictment. If a simple majority votes "yes", the person is impeached. The official, however, must be convicted (by the Senate) before being formally removed from office. Often, impeachment is enough to make the person resign. However, not always. Bill Clinton was impeached, stayed in office and the Senate acquitted him.
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No, a sitting president cannot be charged with treason.
a president that is in ofice
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Spiro Agnew.
Yes, a sitting president can be sued for legal matters, but there are limitations and legal procedures that must be followed.
Yes.
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Death of a sitting president the Vice President becomes president, election, or by resignation and the Vice President again becomes president.
The Watergate scandal was the sole cause to Nixon's threat of impeachment.
"Sitting duck president" is a colloquial term that refers to a president who is perceived as being unprotected or vulnerable to attack or criticism. It suggests that the president is in a precarious position and easily targeted by adversaries or challenges.