What are the constitutional grounds for impeachment?
The constitutional grounds for impeachment are treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Short AnswerTreason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 4 lists treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
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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