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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.6
How does the principle of "checks and balances" apply in the process of impeaching a US president?
Only the Supreme Court can initiate impeachment proceedings.
The House of Representatives can initiate impeachment proceedings, but only the Senate has the power to try and potentially remove the president from office.
The State Governors collectively have the power to impeach a president.
The President can veto an impeachment proceeding initiated by Congress.
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