USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Impeachment means to
A
fire someone from being president
B
charge someone with a crime
C
recall a government official
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If a federal official commits a crime or otherwise acts improperly, the House of Representatives may impeach-formally charge-that official. If the official subsequently is convicted in a Senate impeachment trial, he is removed from office. Origins and Development.

Detailed explanation-2: -The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Impeachment is an official removal process of a government official who is at a higher post in the system on the basis unlawful activities. In India, chief justice, judges of high court and President can be removed only by the impeachment process. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Article I, Section 2, Clause 5: The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.

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