The Impeachment Process

by John Murphy

Published 30 November 2007
The impeachment process is one of the most serious government proceedings in the United States. It can result in the trial and conviction of a U.S. president and immediate removal from office. Despite all the drama, intrigue, and gravity that surround this remarkable judicial process, impeachment is not well-understood by most Americans. ""The Impeachment Process"" is an invaluable new guide that dispels the most common myths about the process while setting forth a clear definition of what it means for a president to be impeached. Features such as full-color photographs, sidebars, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an index enhance the readable text, making the complex mechanisms of the impeachment process accessible to readers.