Besides the president and vice president, who can be impeached?
Besides the president and vice president, civil officers of the United States, including federal judges, can be impeached.
Short AnswerCivil officers of the United States, including federal judges
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 4 covers the president, the vice president and all civil officers of the United States. Most impeachments in history have involved federal judges.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 4 ↗
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
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