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What is the method by which a Justice of the Peace may be removed from office before his term is over?
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Has a vice president ever been removed from office?
No, however Nixon's VP, Spiro T Agnew did resign shortly before Nixon did. He was indicted for crimes he committed before he was vice-president. Part of his plea bargain deal was that he would resign as VP, so in a way, he was removed from office.
In the case of Marbury v. Madison was President Thomas Jefferson forbidden from appointing different Justices to the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court appointments are made for life, unless the Justice is impeached by the House of Representatives and successfully tried in the Senate. The President never has the option of replacing a Justice on a whim.The President may nominate a new Justice if a vacancy occurs on the Court while the President is in office; however, the only conditions under which this is possible is if a Justice dies in office, retires, resigns, becomes permanently incapacitated, or is impeached by the House and removed from office by a vote of the Senate.
How long can a prime minister stay in office in belgium?
A prime minister in Belgium can stay in office until removed or voluntarily leave office. She or he can also be removed from office by a new election.
How many us . presidents have been removed from office after having been impeached?
No Us President has been removed from office via the impeachment process. There have been two presidents who have been impeached. In 1868, Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House for violating certain statutes related to government processes; in 1998, Bill Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice. However, neither of these presidents was convicted by the Senate, so neither of them was removed from office.
The presidents what is usually administered by the chief justice?
The oath of office has been administered by the Chief Justice in recent years .
Is impeachment is the only way a Supreme Court justice can be removed from office?
Yes; impeachment is the only way a justice can be removed involuntarily.
How long is a term in office of a supreme court justice or a federal judge?
Until they retire, die, or are removed from office by Congress.
What are the chances President Obama will be removed from office before his term is up?
That's not likely.
How long is the term in office of a supreme court justice or a federal judge?
According to Article III of the US Constitution, federal judges "hold their offices during good behaviour," meaning they are appointed for life unless they commit an impeachable offense and are removed from office.
In the Federal Court system who has the authority to remove a Supreme Court justice from office?
No one within the federal judiciary has authority to remove a Supreme Court justice from office. The Constitution vested Congress with the power of impeachment, which is the only way a Supreme Court justice may be forcibly removed. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What is only penalty that can be imposed on someone who is impeached?
They will be removed from office
Who is the chief justice of US in 2011?
John G. Roberts, Jr. is Chief Justice of the United States in 2011. He succeeded William H. Rehnquist in this position in 2005, and will remain Chief Justice until he dies, resigns, retires or (unlikely) is impeached and removed from office.
Who were the prsidents that were impeached?
Clinton was impeached but not officially removed from office, and Nixon was to be impeached but resigned before he could be impeached.
Has a vice president ever been removed from office?
No, however Nixon's VP, Spiro T Agnew did resign shortly before Nixon did. He was indicted for crimes he committed before he was vice-president. Part of his plea bargain deal was that he would resign as VP, so in a way, he was removed from office.
A justice on the US Supreme Court is appointed for life unless what happens?
Unless the justice is impeached by the House of Representatives and convicted by the Senate. Optionally, the justice could also choose to resign or retire.
How many Australian prime ministers have been removed from office?
Two. Edward "Gough" Whitlam was removed from office in November 1975. Kevin Rudd was removed from office in June 2010.
Was Johnson removed from office and by how many votes?
No, Johnson was not removed from office by only one vote; he was acquitted.
