Who is behind Trump impeachment?
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Who is behind Trump impeachment?
| Impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump | |
|---|---|
| Accused | Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States |
| Proponents | Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the House of Representatives) Adam Schiff (Chair of the House Intelligence Committee) Jerry Nadler (Chair of the House Judiciary Committee) |
Who is responsible for the president’s impeachment trial?
the chief justice of the United States
In the case of presidential impeachment trials, the chief justice of the United States presides. The Constitution requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate to convict, and the penalty for an impeached official upon conviction is removal from office.
How many federal judges have been impeached?
15 federal judges
This is done through a vote of impeachment by the House and a trial and conviction by the Senate. As of September 2017, only 15 federal judges have been impeached, and only eight have been convicted.
Who decides how many justices make up the Supreme Court?
The Constitution does not stipulate the number of Supreme Court Justices; the number is set instead by Congress. There have been as few as six, but since 1869 there have been nine Justices, including one Chief Justice.
What can the President or other officers be impeached for?
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
Who must approve of the Supreme Court judges the president wants to appoint?
the Senate
Nomination & Confirmation Process Article II section 2 of the Constitution states that the Presidents “shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Judges of the Supreme Court…” U.S. Const.
Who has law making powers?
Congress
All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws. Executive Branch agencies issue regulations with the full force of law, but these are only under the authority of laws enacted by Congress.