Impeachment President is charged with wrongdoing (crime). This is done by the House of Representatives. What happens after the President is impeached.

Published bySamson Atkins Modified over 8 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Impeachment President is charged with wrongdoing (crime). This is done by the House of Representatives. What happens after the President is impeached."— Presentation transcript:

1

2 Impeachment President is charged with wrongdoing (crime). This is done by the House of Representatives. What happens after the President is impeached by the House of Representatives? Senate holds a trial and votes to decide if the President is guilty. 2/3 must vote for conviction of the President for him to be kicked out of office.

3 Impeachment What if the President is found guilty by the Senate? He is removed from office and faces criminal charges in a courtroom.

4 President Johnson’s Impeachment Sequence of Events 1. Johnson tries to fire the Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. 2. Firing Stanton was illegal because the Tenure of Office Act stated that the President had to have the Senate’s approval to hire and fire cabinet officials. 3. The House of Representatives voted to impeach Johnson. Johnson becomes the first Pres. to be impeached. 4. Senate tries Johnson and he was found not guilty by one vote.

5

Download ppt "Impeachment President is charged with wrongdoing (crime). This is done by the House of Representatives. What happens after the President is impeached."

Similar presentations

Similar presentations

Impeachment of Johnson October 4, 2013. / Nothing worse than being part of government / And, cant have a say in ANYTHING / 1868: 6 states rejoin Union.

Impeachment of Johnson October 4, / Nothing worse than being part of government / And, cant have a say in ANYTHING / 1868: 6 states rejoin Union.
Executive Branch Standard 12.4.4: Discuss Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length.

Executive Branch Standard : Discuss Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length.
US HISTORY Note Page 24: Part A “ THE DEBATE OVER RECONSTRUCTION” By Morgan J. Burris and Jenny Smith.

US HISTORY Note Page 24: Part A “ THE DEBATE OVER RECONSTRUCTION” By Morgan J. Burris and Jenny Smith.
Warm Up: What is impeachment?. Impeachment Power Congress has power to impeach federal officials of serious crimes Congress has power to impeach federal.

Warm Up: What is impeachment?. Impeachment Power Congress has power to impeach federal officials of serious crimes Congress has power to impeach federal.
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson 1868 You Decide...

The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson 1868 You Decide...
The Legislative Branch Binder page 7. 1. What are the qualifications for being a representative? at least 25 years old, a citizen for at least 7 years,

The Legislative Branch Binder page What are the qualifications for being a representative? at least 25 years old, a citizen for at least 7 years,
The president is involved in this branch His powers are the commander of the Air Force also make treaties and appoint ambassadors.

The president is involved in this branch His powers are the commander of the Air Force also make treaties and appoint ambassadors.
SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT The Process of Presidential Impeachment.

SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT The Process of Presidential Impeachment.
Impeachment. Impeach = means to accuse and put on trial (not remove) IT DOES NOT MEAN REMOVE!!!!!! Can be impeached for following– Treason, Bribery and.

Impeachment. Impeach = means to accuse and put on trial (not remove) IT DOES NOT MEAN REMOVE!!!!!! Can be impeached for following– Treason, Bribery and.
Impeachments. Impeachment Impeach: To bring formal charges against a public official Who can be impeached? – Defined by Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution.

Impeachments. Impeachment Impeach: To bring formal charges against a public official Who can be impeached? – Defined by Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution.
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Impeachment. What is impeachment? O Process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity. The outcome of the trial could lead to the removal of.

Impeachment. What is impeachment? O Process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity. The outcome of the trial could lead to the removal of.
Impeachment.

Impeachment.
The President of the USA. The office of the President One of the most powerful offices of its kind in the world. The president, the Constitution says,

The President of the USA. The office of the President One of the most powerful offices of its kind in the world. The president, the Constitution says,
The Battle to Rebuild  2/3’s of the South was destroyed from the war  agricultural systems, railroads, bridges, housing and the economy were ruined.

The Battle to Rebuild  2/3’s of the South was destroyed from the war  agricultural systems, railroads, bridges, housing and the economy were ruined.
Article II- The Executive Branch. A. The President is not directly elected by the citizens, but by the Electoral College B. The Founders wanted the President.

Article II- The Executive Branch. A. The President is not directly elected by the citizens, but by the Electoral College B. The Founders wanted the President.
Reconstruction  1865-1877—the 12 years following the Civil War  During this time battles waged in Congress over who should lead reconstruction policy.

Reconstruction  —the 12 years following the Civil War  During this time battles waged in Congress over who should lead reconstruction policy.
Lincoln’s Plan 1. Pardon any Confederate who swore allegiance to the Union and accepted the end of slavery 2. Confederate military and government officials.

Lincoln’s Plan 1. Pardon any Confederate who swore allegiance to the Union and accepted the end of slavery 2. Confederate military and government officials.
The Radical Republicans Champions of Civil Rights.

The Radical Republicans Champions of Civil Rights.
Congress’ Non-legislative Powers. Constitutional Amendments Congress has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution by a two- thirds vote in.

Congress’ Non-legislative Powers. Constitutional Amendments Congress has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution by a two- thirds vote in.
Ads by Google