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Impeachment standards

The standards and processes for impeaching a president, including the role of Congress and the judiciary.

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Jan 30, 2026

How do scholars define a presidential constitutional violation versus controversial policy decisions?

Scholars draw a firm line between acts that are constitutionally violative—those that exceed or usurp constitutional limits or seek personal ends inconsistent with the public trust—and controversial p...

Jan 20, 2026

What legal standards and precedents do scholars cite for 'abuse of power,' 'tyranny,' and 'usurpation of appropriations power' as impeachable offenses?

Scholars anchor “abuse of power,” “tyranny,” and “usurpation of appropriations power” as impeachable through the Constitution’s catchall—“high Crimes and Misdemeanors”—and a long line of English and A...