Presidential Impeachment Flashcards
1
Q
What can the president by removed for?
A
“High Crimes and Misdemeanors”
2
Q
Who investigates to determine if there has been an offense?
A
The house of Judiciary Committee Investigates to determine if there has been an offense
3
Q
what is require in a full house to impeach the official?
A
The Simple Majority of the Full House
4
Q
Who holds the trial to determine if the official should be removed?
A
The Senate
5
Q
why was Bill Clinton Impeached?
A
December 1998,
- Perjury
- Obstruction of Justice
- Acquitted and remained in Office
