a. Explain the impeachment process as defined in the US Constitution.

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SSCG14 The student will explain the impeachment process and its usage for elected officials. a. Explain the impeachment process as defined in the US Constitution. b. Describe the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Does the legislative branch or the executive branch have more power? Explain.

Impeachment Impeach—formally accuse of wrongdoing Starts in HOR Does not mean to remove from office Can only happen to president, vice president, and federal judges Starts in HOR Starts in a committee Vote to go to trial for breaking the law Only happened to two presidents: Andrew Johnson & Bill Clinton Trial happens in Senate Senate acts as jury VP acts as judge EXCEPT when he is on trial or when president is on trial WHY? When this happens, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court becomes the judge Need 2/3rds vote to remove a president from office No presidents have ever been removed from office

Andrew Johnson President after Lincoln’s assassination Major struggle between Congress and presidential power Congress passes the Tenure of Office Act Johnson fires Edwin Stanton in direct violation of Tenure of Office Act HOR votes to impeach Senate trial results in acquittal by 1 vote Johnson stays in office

Bill Clinton While Governor of Arkansas, he was accused of sexual harassment Becomes president Meets Monica Lewinski Put on trial for issues in Arkansas Claims “There IS nothing happening with that woman” discussing Lewinski HOR starts impeachment process Charges are perjury (lying under oath) and obstruction of office (others lied for him) Trial in the Senate Did not get 2/3rds majority vote to remove from office Finishes his second term

Writing Assignment Has impeachment been used as a proper check on presidential power? Why or why not? Make sure to reference the 2 trials discussed Grammar and spelling will count

If you choose 1 president, you need an IN DEPTH analysis for your grade for each of his roles. If you choose 2- 10 presidents to compare, you will need less information for each but a good comparison of the presidents you chose.