'''Impeachment and removal''' are the two steps in taking a high [[government]] official, such as a [[presidentPresident]], [[Congressman]] or a [[judge]], from his position. It is typically used in cases of [[malfeasance]] (see also [[recall election]]).
The first step, ''impeachment'', is a formal accusation by a simple majority of the [[House of Representatives]]. This vote leaves the accused in office, while he is "tried" by the [[Senate]]. A two-thirds majority vote in the Senate is necessary in order to remove someone from office.