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Impeachment and removal (view source)
Revision as of 03:02, November 19, 2007
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'''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]]).
'''Impeachment and removal''' are the two steps in taking a high government official, such as a president 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. This vote leaves the accused in office, while he is "tried" by the Senate. A two-thirds majority there results in removal from office.
The first step, ''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.