The Impeachment Process: Removal From Office

The Impeachment of President Bill Clinton The impeachment of President Clinton is something that will be remembered forever. Along with the fact that a presidential impeachment has only happened one other time since the Civil War, the publicity that came with the Clinton trial was extensive (Miller 2004). While the Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives had vastly different views on impeaching President Clinton, the fact that only five Democratic Representatives voted to impeach him truly shows how wide that gap was between the two parties. Clinton was impeached on the grounds of perjury to a grand jury and obstruction of justice, with the vote on both articles extremely close, a 228-206 vote on perjury to a

Preamble: We, the people of 201, in order to keep order to the economy, we have created a set of rules to make the room and economy thrive, we will make those who lead not have all the power, but have the citizens. Article 1: The power of the Legislative is

Neustadt (1960) wrote that rather it being a government with ‘separated Firstly, he nominates all federal judges to the trial court, appeal court and Supreme Court. The appeal and Supreme court being the most important two. President George W. Bush made two appointments to the Supreme Court – John Roberts as chief justice in 2005, and Samuel Alito as an associate judge in 2006. By choosing justices whose judicial philosophy matches their own, presidents can hope to mould the outlook of the Court for many years after. It can be argued that the election of these should have been down to a rather more democratic public vote, as it will inevitably be the citizens who will be largely effected by the appointment of these judges. The second is the power of pardon. This is used in times of controversy. In 1974, President Ford pardoned his predecessor, President Nixon, for the crimes that he committed in the ‘Watergate affair’. On the last day of his presidency, President Clinton pardoned 140 people, including Mark Rich, who was a notorious tax fugitive. In contrast, President George W. Bush pardoned only 189 people in 8 years. This supports an effective government as it removes any members of Congress who may be corrupt and not doing their jobs properly.

Nixon faced impeachment because it was known as the Watergate. It first came to light following a break-in on the date of June 17th, 1972, at the Democratic Party’s national headquarters in Watergate hotel in Washington, D.C. A group of men broke in to the White House and were arrested and where charged. Nixon denied any involvement in the break-in, but some of his staff members implicated in an illegal cover up and then they resigned. In July 1973, one of Nixon’s former staff member had secretly taped conversations between the president and his aides. Nixon refused to release the tapes, but a judge later ordered the president to turn them in. In May 1974, the House Judiciary Committee began formal impeachment hearings against Nixon. On July 27th, the first article of impeachment against the president was passed. Two more articles, for abuse of power of Congress were approved on July 29 and 30. On August 5th, Nixon complied with a U.S. Supreme Court required the transcripts of the missing tapes, the new evidence clearly implicated him in a cover up of the Watergate break-in. Nixon announced his resignation on August 8th. Nixon succeeded by Vice President Gerald Ford on August 9th, who pardoned Nixon on September 8th, 1974, it was impossible for the former president to be prosecuted for any crimes he committed while in the office. I agree he was impeached because they think because they are the president, they can get away with

The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Impeachment, in the United States and Great Britain proceeding by a legislature for the removal of office of a public official charged with misconduct in office. Impeachment compromises both the act of formulating the accusation and the resulting trial of charges; it is

Chapter 8 | Appointment Power- The authority vested in the president to fill a government office or position. Positions filled by presidential appointment include those in the executive branch and

The requirements for Senators are an interesting point in the Constitution, and it surprises me that they remain identical to this day. Each senator serves for six years. It's interesting that each elected Senator serves for three times as long as a Representative and for two years more than the President, without re-election of course. Senators are required to be five years older than Representatives, but five years younger than the president, and they are also responsible for the Impeachment process.

Article II, Section IV of the United States Constitution states that: “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.” Throughout the course of American history, past Presidents have committed actions that have brought up the discussion and even started the process of impeachment from holding office. In the chapter “Impeachment in the Constitutional Order” by Jeffery K. Tulis, he talks about the differences between the legalistic and political interpretations of impeachment and how to properly use the process in a successful manner. Tulis states “how and why the impeachment process, far from politically irrelevant, is a vital attribute of the theoretical architecture of a well- functioning separation of powers regime” (Tulis 229).

A two third vote is necessary. In such cases the house representatives brings the charges against the president. Then the people of the nation test out the law through the court system. If they feel it is not fair, a lawsuit can be made which the Judicial branch takes care of. (Checks and Balances)

Shyam Venkatasubramanian TA: Anthony Sparacino PLAP 1010 Power to the President Throughout the history of the United States, the three branches of government had experienced their respective highs and lows. During creation of the United States Constitution, its authors had a preconceived notion that the legislative branch would end up being the more capable of the other two branches of government. All things considered, the legislative branch was a leading force for states amid the Revolutionary War and amid the Articles of Confederation years. The vast majority of the Bill of Rights starts with the expression "Congress shall make no law." That being said, like the sentiments during the Revolutionary Period and amid the Articles of

Richard Nixon’s six year stint in the White House is and was reviewed as a pivotal and influential time period in various aspects of American infrastructure. Nixon had come into office after the consistent twenty year dominance of presidential politics by a left-winged Democratic coalition. America coming out of conflicts across the globe was universally known as a global police force which was notorious for large-scale pre 21st century military conflict. When Nixon resigned, (The first United States president to do so) a conservative Republican regime was born that would in turn dominate the next twenty years of presidential politics. The post-Nixon Republican Party was known for delivering aid to our allies across the globe, and staying

Throughout this course we have examined specific instances where numerous men that have held the executive position of president have exceeded their powers vested in them by the constitution of the United States. What we have yet to examine is what transpires when “exceeding their powers” crosses the line to more serious abuses of power or further unconstitutional behavior. We recognize that the founders of the constitution did not let this possibility go unaddressed. As the constitutional convention unfolded, we learn that the delegates realized they should provide for situations in which the executive had to be removed from office before their term expired. The remedy, as we know decided was impeachment (Milkis & Nelson, 2012, p. 36-37).

The Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments. Impeachment is when one who holds office in the United States is questioned as to whether they are still able to carry out their duties and still should hold their office position. Those who hold office in the United States may be impeached by committing, but not limited to, treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors. The process of impeachment begins with, for example, the President being tried. The Chief of Justice will then preside. There must be a two-thirds concurrence of the current members of the Senate for a conviction. If convicted the President will be removed from office and be unapproved for any office of honor, trust, or profit in the United States as stated

I am sad to inform you that an impeachment request has been filed against you. Under Article XI of the Wiley College Constitution section 1 the Dereliction of duty which shall be defined as any act or acts, failure or failures to act by an officer of the Student Government Association which may be considered inimical to the authority, purpose or prestige of the Student Government Association as defined in this constitution may constitute grounds for initiation of impeachment

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth” (Abraham Lincoln). The powers of impeachment are exclusive to the legislatives. Many are opposed to this idea of politicians being able to trump the votes of the people for who is and who isn't in power. Dilma’s trial made clear to me that the separation of powers in Brazil and for that matter the rest of the world are never going to be perfect as Hobbes is right, people are at the mercy of their rulers selfishness, it’s human nature. Temer and Cunha wanted the top job as Brazilian president and vice-president because they are personally invested (realists). Therefore the coup isn't a fragment of Rousseff’s imagination or a piece of fiction. It’s got