constitution-article-ii-section-4

The Constitution of the United States of America

Article II, Section 4

Introduction:

Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution addresses the removal of the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States. It states that these officials can be impeached and removed from office for committing treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. This section establishes the grounds for impeachment and underscores the accountability of high-ranking officials to the law.

Actual Text:

“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. ”