American Government / Unit 8 Gov 363 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Impeachment
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The idea
Impeachment is the charging of a government official with serious wrongdoing: the House impeaches by majority, and the Senate tries the case.
In practice
Conviction and removal require two-thirds of the Senate.
Where people slip
Presidents, judges, and other civil officers can all be impeached.
Your place on the trail
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