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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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BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
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