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impeachable offense

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A quick definition of impeachable offense:

An impeachable offense is a serious wrongdoing committed by a public official that can lead to their removal from office. The US Constitution lists treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors as grounds for impeachment. This means that if a president, vice president, or civil officer is found guilty of these offenses, they can be impeached and potentially removed from their position. However, there is still debate over what exactly constitutes a high crime or misdemeanor.

A more thorough explanation:

An impeachable offense is a legal term used to describe an action committed by a public official that can lead to their removal from office. The process of impeachment involves two steps, with the first being the impeachment itself and the second being a vote in the U.S. Senate to determine whether the official should be removed from office.

The U.S. Constitution specifies that the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States can be removed from office on impeachment for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." However, the exact meaning of this language has been the subject of much debate.

For example, during the impeachment and trial of President Bill Clinton, two articles of impeachment were returned by the House of Representatives. The question arose as to what type of misdemeanor would be sufficient to warrant impeachment, and whether the term "high crimes" modifies misdemeanors as well. However, no definitive answer was reached during the proceedings.

One example of an impeachable offense might be a public official accepting a bribe in exchange for political favors. This would be considered an offense that undermines the integrity of the office and violates the public trust. Another example might be a public official using their position to engage in illegal activities, such as embezzlement or fraud.

These examples illustrate the definition of an impeachable offense because they involve actions that are considered serious violations of the public trust and the duties of the office. They are actions that can lead to the removal of the official from their position, as they undermine the integrity of the office and the government as a whole.

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mushroomroundtop01
16:46
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mushroomroundtop01
16:46
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cumsock
16:46
I thought that was an Epstein joke
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16:47
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When I was applying I thought the same thing Mr Sock
jackfrost11770
16:47
YEAHHHHHH DINOOOO
how did @sleepytimeteabear get waitlisted from gtown and upenn with a 180
thanks guys, im fucking stoked. its my first decision so far
and from my alma mater :')
mushroomroundtop01
16:48
and thats such a huge decision too omg so happy for u
jackfrost11770
16:48
If I signed up for a Cornell lets talk thing but my train was 30 minutes late and now I defiantly can't show up is it alright if I just don't .... I don't want it to affect me lmfao
jackfrost11770
16:48
how many ppls usually show up to those things
<3 much love to yall. i gtg back to work now but thanks for celebrating w me
jackfrost11770
16:49
They have one every month don't they
i cant imagine cornell keeping track of who goes to the lets talk
i mean maybe?
jackfrost11770
16:50
I mean they asked for lsac number but yeah I don't imagine they specifically keep track? Gtown does tho ....
jackfrost11770
16:50
But gtown is special lmfao
jackfrost11770
16:50
In a bad way
16:51
Do you need camera on/mic on for those Lets Talk Cornell things? I kinda want to attend but I'm at work
jackfrost11770
16:51
I have no idea I've never been to one
jackfrost11770
16:51
Hence Idk what to expect even capacity wise
jackfrost11770
16:51
But I'm literally still 30 minutes from home and it's in 10 min so unless I join on my phone with no camera or mic then I cannot lmao
jackfrost11770
16:55
You know what if Cornell don't want me they don't me I'm not worrying myself over this
16:57
There was a Vandy wave today?
GodsPlanUltimately
16:57
@jackfrost11770: What a excellent mindset. Cornell must have poor taste
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