USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term impeachment mean?
A
promotion
B
demotion
C
removal from office
D
a formal statement of charges
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct.

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?

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