How impeachment works (US)

Process map by Brian. 13 steps, 1 layer. Tags: politics, us government, civics.

1. The House: Allegations of "high crimes and misdemeanors"
2. The House: Committees investigate
3. The House: Draft articles of impeachment
4. The House: Does a simple majority vote to impeach?
5. The House: The official is impeached: formally charged, not removed
6. The Senate: The Senate holds a trial
7. Chief Justice (presides for a president): For a president, the Chief Justice presides
8. The Senate: House managers prosecute and the defense responds
9. The Senate: Do two-thirds of senators vote to convict?
10. The Senate: Convicted and removed from office
11. The Senate: A second vote can bar them from future office
12. The Senate: Acquitted: the official stays in office
13. The House: No impeachment

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