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IMPEACHMENT

Constitution  “The President, Vice President, and all civil officials of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.”  “High Crime and Misdemeanors”  1790 vs. Today  What can a President be impeached for?

Impeachment  Definition:  Being CHARGED with a wrong doing  Criminal Court:  Charged (innocent until proven guilty)  Trial

Process  House of Representatives Impeaches  Member writes up Articles for Impeachment  Need a majority vote to Impeach  Senate has a Trial  Chief Justice presides  Need a 2/3 Vote to be found guilty

Who has been Impeached?  16 people since 1798  1 Senator  12 Judges  2 Presidents  1 Secretary (cabinet)  Richard Nixon?  Andrew Johnson 1868 (acquitted by 1 vote)  Bill Clinton

Clinton Impeachment  Clinton Impeached by House in  Vote of  Reasons: Perjury and Obstruction of Justice (Not SEX with Monica)  Senate Trial / Vote  Acquitted on a vote by (needed 67)