Impeachment isnt just for the president. - Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson.

The president, VP, and all civil officers of the US, shall be removed from the office on impeached for treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanor - Article II, Section 4 of the constitution Impeachment: A process, authorized by the Constitution, to bring charges against certain officials of the federal government for misconduct while in office. Cabinet members, federal judges, president and vice president, can be impeached. The HOR shall have the sole power of Impeachment. -Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution Senates Role: Once impeached, high officials are tried by the Senate. If the President is being tried, then the Chief Justice shall preside over the trial (Supreme Court, Judicial Branch) Requires a 2/3 vote to convict. History: 18 officials have been impeached. 2 presidents, 1 cabinet member, 1 Senator, and 13 judges, Only 7 of these officials were convicted. Checks and Balances: Legislative Branch checks the Executive and Judicial Branches. Process of Impeachment: Step 1: Resolution Resolution: Known as an inquiry of impeachment, referred to the Judiciary Committee. Sept. 9, 1998 Congress sets up steps for considering Lewinsky controversy. Step 2: Committee Vote Committee Vote- Committees votes on the resolution of inquiry stating whether there is no evidence for impeachment. Oct. 5, 1998 Judiciary Panel in party vote, urges Impeachment to proceed. Step 3: House Vote House Vote- The House will vote on the Committees decision, Oct 8, 1998 House vote approves and Impeachment begins. Step4: Hearing Judiciary Committee holds hearing on accusations Nov. 9 & 19, 1998 Dec. 8-10, 1998 Hears Starrs case for Impeachment on Bill Clinton

Step 5: Report Report- The Committee votes on one or more bills of impeachment and issues a report to the house. Dec. 11-12, 1998 Panel votes for Impeachment Clinton expresses remorse. Step 6: House Votes House votes on Bill, a simple majority is needed to advance the case onto the Senate. Dec. 19, 1998 president is impeached and faces Senate Trial Step 7: Senate Trial Report- The Committee votes on one or more bills of impeachment and issues a report to the house. Senate acts as Jury. Jan. 7, 1999 impeachment trial opens, witnesses are heard. Step 8: Senate Vote Senate Votes on all Bills, 2/3 majority is needed to impeach from office. Feb. 12, 1999 Clinton is acquitted by the senate.