Impeaching the President

Definition

Impeaching the President refers to the process of charging and removing a sitting president from office due to misconduct or abuse of power. It involves accusing the president of committing offenses that warrant their removal from office.

Related terms

Articles of Impeachment: These are formal charges brought against a president by a legislative body, outlining specific offenses that justify impeachment.

Trial: After impeachment, there is usually a trial where evidence supporting or refuting the charges presented in the articles of impeachment is presented.

Conviction: If found guilty during the trial, it results in conviction, leading to removal from office.