The power to impeach a president of the United States rests with the?

Question

A. Senate
B. Supreme Court
C. House of Representatives
D. Electoral College

Answer 1

House impeaches the prez to stand trial before the senate.

Answer 2

impeachment is the first of two stages in a specific process for a legislative body to remove a government official without that official's agreement.
Are members of Congress "officers" of the United States? The Constitution grants to the House the power to impeach "The President, the Vice President, and all civil Officers of the United States."
The impeachment procedure is in two steps. The House of Representatives must first pass "articles of impeachment" by a simple majority.
Next, the Senate tries the accused. In the case of the impeachment of a President, the Chief Justice of the United States presides over the proceedings. Otherwise, the Vice President, in his capacity as President of the Senate, or the President pro tempore of the Senate presides. This may include the impeachment of the Vice President him- or herself, although legal theories suggest that allowing a person to be the judge in the case where she or he was the defendant wouldn't be permitted. If the Vice President did not preside over an impeachment, the duties would fall to the President Pro Tempore.

In order to convict the accused, a two-thirds majority of the senators present is required. Conviction automatically removes the defendant from office. Following conviction, the Senate may vote to further punish the individual by barring them from holding future federal office (either elected or appointed).

In the United States, impeachment can occur both at the federal and state level. At the federal level, different standards apply when the impeachment involves a member of the executive branch or of the judiciary (and dispute currently exists over the use of impeachment against members of the legislative branch.) For the executive branch, only those who have allegedly committed "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors" may be impeached. Although treason and bribery are obvious, the Constitution is silent on what constitutes a "high crime or misdemeanor." Several commentators have suggested that Congress alone may decide for itself what constitutes an impeachable offense. The standard for impeachment among the judiciary is much broader. Article III of the Constitution states that judges remain in office "during good behavior," implying that Congress may remove a judge for bad behavior. The standard for impeachment of members of the legislature is/would be the same as the Executive standard, "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."

Answer 3

Three out of the four play a part the house puts together the prosecution and brings the charges 2. the judiciary in the form of the chief justice plays the judge of the senatorial proceedings 3. the senate acts as jury and votes whether or not the president is guilty. So the senate is the final decider in this decision. However even if the senate doesn't convict Bush just to have impeachment proceedings brought hurts you just look at Clinton it still is a smear on his legacy

Answer 4

The House impeaches, the Senate tries.

Answer 5

c.as you may recall bill clinton was impeached by the house but not the senate so he was impeached but was able to stay in office.

Answer 6

It's C. However I believe there is a mechanism whereby the states can initiate the process or submit a formal request to congress that they take action. I'm not sure though..

Answer 7

C house of reps. Then it goes to the Senate for tial

Answer 8

it starts with the house of reps. to draw up the impeachemnt, but the final decison rest w/ the senate

Answer 9

Senate.

Answer 10

C. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Impeaches
A. SENATE - Trial to decide whether to impeach or censure!!!!!