Impeachment is the process by which an official, such as a federal judge or even the President, is accused of wrongdoing and faces trial in order to potentially be removed from office.
Related terms
Articles of Impeachment: These are formal charges brought against an official by the House of Representatives, initiating the impeachment process.
High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Constitution does not define these terms precisely but broadly refers to serious offenses committed by officials that can lead to impeachment.
Senate Trial: If impeached by the House, this is where an official faces trial before members of the Senate who act as jurors.