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# U.S. Const. Art. II, Sec. 4. Impeachment

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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.

## Law Reviews

For article discussing the presidential power of judicial appointment, as exercised under Franklin Roosevelt and Richard Nixon, see 8 Ga. St. B.J. 145 (1971).

For article, “Judicial Removal of Federal Judges,” see 11 Ga. St. B.J. 157 (1975).

For article analyzing the relationship between the military and the first amendment right of individuals to engage in political activities, see 28 Emory L.J. 3 (1979).

For article, “Removal and Discipline of Federal Judges,” see 31 Mercer L. Rev. 681 (1980).

## Am. Jur. 2d.

63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, § 16.

## Alr.

Physical or mental disability as disqualification or ground of removal or impeachment of public officer, 28 A.L.R. 777.

Nature of proceedings under statute providing for removal of officer on accusation by grand jury, etc., 81 A.L.R. 1089.

Power to remove public officer without notice and hearing, 99 A.L.R. 336.

Removal of public officers for misconduct during previous term, 42 A.L.R.3d 691.