About This Lesson
The Constitution provides Congress the sole power of impeachment and conviction of "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." While treason and bribery are well defined, the concept of "high crimes and misdemeanors" has been interpreted in various ways. This lesson includes perspectives from elected officials and legal scholars about the appropriate way to interpret this standard. Students will explore the question: How should the Congress interpret the standard for impeachment?
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