impeachment process
Official misconduct trial
The impeachment process is the formal procedure for charging and potentially removing a government official from office.
In the U.S., the House of Representatives votes to impeach (bring charges), then the Senate conducts a trial to determine guilt.
Impeachment itself is only the accusation—conviction requires a separate vote: The impeachment process began after evidence of misconduct emerged.
- CongressU.S. lawmaking body
- Capitol HillCongressional district and synecdoche
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- high crimesOffenses justifying impeachment
- Watergate scandalPolitical burglary and cover-up
Senate · floor vote · House of Representatives · rule of law · separation of powers · whistleblower · president · removal from office · civic engagement · checks and balances · prosecutor · defense counsel · political polarization · legislative oversight · media coverage · minority leader · constitutional crisis · protests
- presidencyOval Office, president, Washington, executive branch, veto
impeachment processconfirmation hearing
Senate review of appointee
inauguration · swearing-in ceremony · vote of confidence · investiture · coronation
impeachment processcriminal prosecution
Government's legal action against accused
criminal trial · court martial · indictment · civil lawsuit · arraignment
impeachment processretirement ceremony
Event honoring departing worker
farewell address · victory celebration · acclamation · unanimous consent
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