USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE VIETNAM WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To accuse a government official and/or charge with a crime is known as
A
perjury
B
political espionage
C
impeachment
D
subpoena
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct. It may be understood as a unique process involving both political and legal elements.

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.

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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