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Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution allows for the removal of the President, Vice President, and other federal "civil Officers" through impeachment and conviction for Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors, outlining the grounds for removal from office. It establishes the mechanism for accountability for high-ranking officials, ensuring they can be held responsible for serious misconduct, even if not strictly criminal, by requiring conviction by the Senate after House impeachment.
Key Points of Article II, Section 4:
Who can be impeached: The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States.
Grounds for impeachment: Treason, Bribery, or other "high Crimes and Misdemeanors".
Process: Impeachment by the House of Representatives, followed by a trial and conviction by the Senate, leading to removal from office.
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