Aquittals

The Acquittals Abuse of power has never been welcomed by society. Whether it is in the home, on the job, in our schools or in our government, society subjects these abuses of power to investigation and prosecution. The penalties can be a dismissal from their position, court marshal or impeachment for the president. According to Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution, the president “shall be removed from the office on impeachment for and conviction of, …

…s history has the issue of impeachment arisen. Even though President Johnson and President Clinton were not removed from office, their trials and impeachments still set the precedent for future trials. Although the circumstances surrounding President Johnson and President Clinton are very different, the public opinion weighed heavily in the outcome. May Americans never witness the scrutiny needed by the impeachment process where American laundry is hung out to dry for all nations to see.