2007-09-27 14:24:56 · 15 answers · asked by larryphenix 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
An official must be found guilty of "high crimes and misdemeanors".
2007-09-27 14:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by oimwoomwio 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
if you are asking about the President, the Constitution says HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. The House of Representatives determines if such have been committed and if yes, votes Articles of Impeachment. That is the same as an indictment. The Senate then sits as a Trial Court and it takes a 2/3 majority, currently 67 of the 100 senators, to convict. The ONLY penalty for being impeached is removal from office.
and LANCE is wrong--there were THREE Presidents impeached: Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. NONE were convicted by the Senate, although Nixon would have been if he had not resigned.
2007-09-27 14:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Everything for the articles of impeachment is spelled out very clearly in the Constitution.
read it and be wise.
And Mike is wrong. Nixon WAS NEVER IMPEACHED!! He resigned rather than face impeachment.
2007-09-27 14:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mark A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google "Clinton and Impeachment" you will be directed to a fine and recent example of an impeachment process.
2007-09-27 14:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kinpatsu 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Suspected treason or bribery or high crimes or
misdemeanors are grounds for impeachment according to the U.S. Constitution .George W. Bush's support for the
secretive North American Union plan certainly qualifies as
a treasonous offense .
2007-09-27 14:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No President has ever been Impeached...While they started the process...all were never impeached..suggest everyone do your homework here...No, didn't look it up..just know it from college..
2007-09-27 15:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to disappoint you, but nothing GW has done is grounds for impeachment.
2007-09-27 14:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Impeachment is the accusation. It can be for 'high crimes and misdemeanors' - the definition of that is not available.
2007-09-27 14:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask Clinton, he's one of only two presidents to hold that deplorable distinction.
2007-09-27 14:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
They are clearly stated in the constitution. Don't take my word for it - read it yourself.
2007-09-27 14:27:38 · answer #10 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋