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Which branch of congress brought impeachment procedures against President Clinton?
An Impeachment procedure against a federal government official can only be made by the House of Representatives and so it was with Clinton,
The process of impeachment provided for in the US Constitution is an example of?
Balance of power.
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.
The impeachment procedure is an example of what principle?
It is one of the checks and balances of power provided in the US Constitution.
Who judges the impeachment trial for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
If the Senate tries the Chief Justice, it would follow the procedure used in most impeachment trials. The presiding officer of the Senate or an appointed "Impeachment Trial Committee" would preside, or act as judge, and the other Senators would serve as the jury.This procedure is used for the removal trial of allofficials except the US President, and became legal practice in 1986 when the Senate amended its rules and procedures for impeachment trials. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court only presides over the impeachment trial of a US President.
What is impeachment an example of?
Impeachment is the functional embodiment of sovereign rule of the people as exercised through Congress' Constitutional mandate. Impeachment confers upon the Congress one of the ultimate powers of checks and balances in the ability to remove presidents, justices and civil servants.
What legal term for formally charging the president with a crime?
Impeachment.
What congressional power is the case of Andrew Johnson an example of?
Impeachment. Although he wasn't because they were under by one vote
What is an example of network maintenance?
educating users on IT policies and procedures
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.
