Explain when and how presidents can be removed from office mid-term. Which presidents have been subject to this process and under what circumstances? Explain the circumstances under which you believe that a president should be impeached

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Define impeachment and explain the circumstances that are listed in the Constitution under which the president can be impeached and removed from office.
2, Describe the role of the House and the Senate in the impeachment process.
3, Recount the circumstances under which Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached but not removed from office. Explain that Richard M. Nixon resigned when his impeachment became imminent.
4,Discussthe specific criteria you would apply and what acts would warrant impeachment given the vague constitutional criteria.

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