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'''Impeachment''' is the process of removing an official from public office, especially for [[malfeasance]]. In the case of the President of the United States, it is a two-step process. The first step, also called ''impeachment'', is a formal accusation by a simple majority of the House. This vote leaves the accused in office, while he is "tried" by the Senate. A two-thirds majority there results in removal from office.

'''Impeachment and removal''' are the two steps in taking a high government official from his position. It is typically used in cases of [[malfeasance]] (see also [[recall election]]).  

 

The first step, also called ''impeachment'', is a formal accusation by a simple majority of the House. This vote leaves the accused in office, while he is "tried" by the Senate. A two-thirds majority there results in removal from office.

Sixteen federal officals have been impeached (i.e., charged) by the  

Sixteen federal officals have been impeached (i.e., charged) by the