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In regular army units and units of the Army of the Confederate States of America, the officers were either appointed by a high ranking commanding officer or were promoted from within the ranks. A lot of times, officers were appointed based on being from a prominent, wealthy, or influential family.
In volunteer units, officers were often elected by the men in the unit. Sometimes officers were chosen based on the fact that they could raise a unit of men from where they lived. Volunteer officers were also appointed or promoted.
Battlefield promotions were also not unusual where soldiers displayed the ability to lead the others in obtaining an objective.
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Who impeaches public officials?
In the United States, the House of Representatives may initiate impeachment proceedings against the President, Vice-President, Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) and other "civil officers," such as cabinet members. Congress has chosen to interpret "civil officers" as anyone the President appoints.In 1799, Congress determined Senators and Representatives cannot be impeached.
What power over civil officers is given to the House of Representatives?
The power to impeach
What did soldiers in training during the American Civil War elect?
They elected officers
What charges can result in the impeachment of the president and all other civil officers?
Presidents and civil officers can be impeached for accepting bribes or committing treason and other high crimes and misdemeanors. Only Congress has the power to impeach the president.
Which people alone can be removed from office by impeachment?
The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment.
