Nixon
When did Nixon resign.
August 9, 1974
When was the impeachment of Andrew Johnson initiated?
February 24, 1868
When was Clinton's impeachment process initiated?
October 8, 1998
This is the process by which a legislature brings charges against a civil officer of government for crimes alleged to have been committed.
What is impeachment?
How many federal officers have been impeached?
19
What is the Watergate scandal?
A scandal stemmed from the break in of the democratic national committee where the Nixon administration tried to cover it up.
Why was Johnson impeached?
He violated the tenure of office act.
Why was Clinton impeached?
Perjury and obstruction of justice.
A formal change or accusation of a serious crime.
What is indictment?
Who was the 1st president to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
When was the break in of the democratic national committee?
June 17, 1972
True or False: Johnson stayed in office by one vote
True
What was the result of the case in the house of representatives?
These people are appointed people who exercise authority over civilian affairs in the federal government.
What are Civil Officers?
Who's job it it to pass a majority of present and voting and articles of impeachment?
The house of representatives
True or False: Nixon was impeached?
False
When did Andrew Johnson's trial begin?
March 5, 1868
What was the result of the case in the senate?
It failed
This is a proceeding before a court or other decision making body or officer. It is different from a trial.
What is a hearing?
Who becomes president if the president is impeached?
Vice President
Who were the Watergate 7? (not specific people)
They were the people who aided Nixon in hindering the Watergate investigation.
Who was Johnson's political enemy?
The radical republicans.
How long was the debate for Clinton's impeachment?
14 hours
The body of law that relates to crime.
What is criminal law?
What article in the constitution says that federal officers shall be removed from office on impeachement if they commit a crime?
Article 2