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Philospher
Locke versus HobbesJohn Locke and Thomas Hobbes both had a great view on how leaders can be controlled.John Locke was a great believer in social contact between the people and the Ruler. He believed that Property goes with his argument for civil government.He believed that the people and the ruler have an abiligation where the people give the power government and the government get the power to protect the people.Thomas believe that politcal authority and obigation are based on the individual self-interests -
The Constitution
The ConstitutionIn the constitution it has been stated that the senate has the power to try all impeachment. This means that when the majority of the members vote for the office of impeachment, the article is sent to the senate. Judgment in the case of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office. -
Articles of Confederation
Article of ConfederationUnder the Article of Confederation, congress does not have the power to tax or to regulate commerce. The articles served as the the first constitution of the newly formed united states. The document provided for a strong central government. Article V states " Freedom of speech and debate in congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court or place our of congress.." -
Congressional Simulation
The Impeachment trial of president William Clinton During president Clinton's impeachment process the media and congress had stated that president clinton was one of the only president impeached. He waschargedfor perjury and oneof obstruction of justice. Clinton was 17 votes away from being removed from office. -
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branchstates that " The president, Vice president, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removes from office on misdemeanors". The bill of impeachment requires the importance of "High Crimes and Misdemeanors" and the ability for the president to take an oath truthfully and if violated the bill, the punishment is serious. -
The Executive Branch
The House of Representative in the constitution, the house of representative is given the power to impeach the president impeachment. For example our 17th president Andrew johnson, was impeach when he was in the office. 35 senators founded him guilty but could not be convicted because they were one vote to short. This helps the person running for president be aware of the rules and dilemmas of what it takes to be a president and to become a good ruler
