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Do you mean 'impeachment'? Impeachment is the process in which an elected official is accused of engaging in a crime.
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How did the 22nd amendment limit the power of the president of the US?
The 22nd amendment added term limits to the Presidency. The original Constitution did not limit how many terms the President can serve. The 22nd amendment was enacted after Franklin D Roosevelt served four terms as President. The 22nd amendment limits an individual to two four year terms (a President who assumes office by reason other than an election (impreachment or death of the current president) can serve two full terms if he assumes office in the last two years of the former president's term and only one full term if he assumes office in the first two years of the former president. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22nd_amendment for more information
Who can impeach the president?
The US House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment in the case of the President and other federal office holders. Impeachment is the equivalent of an indictment and can be voted only by the US House of Representatives. If the House votes to impeach a president, then a trial is held in the Senate and 2/3 majority is required to conviction and and removal from office.
Who tries the impreachment?
The Senate.
Who tries an impreachment case?
if it is an impeachment case for a president the the house of representatives accuse the president and the senate tries them
How large of a vote does it take to convict an official being tried for impreachment?
2/3rds majority of the Senate.
What powers given to congress in regards to creating a bill?
In regards to making the bill, Congress gained the power to make laws, create agencies and programs, and appropriate funds to carry out laws and programs. The Congress also gained the power to override veto with two-thirds vote and may remove President through impreachment. I and happy sharing this information and I hope you will find a good use for it.
How did the 22nd amendment limit the power of the president of the US?
The 22nd amendment added term limits to the Presidency. The original Constitution did not limit how many terms the President can serve. The 22nd amendment was enacted after Franklin D Roosevelt served four terms as President. The 22nd amendment limits an individual to two four year terms (a President who assumes office by reason other than an election (impreachment or death of the current president) can serve two full terms if he assumes office in the last two years of the former president's term and only one full term if he assumes office in the first two years of the former president. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22nd_amendment for more information
Who can impeach the president?
The US House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment in the case of the President and other federal office holders. Impeachment is the equivalent of an indictment and can be voted only by the US House of Representatives. If the House votes to impeach a president, then a trial is held in the Senate and 2/3 majority is required to conviction and and removal from office.
