Q. The power to impeach the president is vested with
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Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official, in effect serving as prosecutor.
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The Senate has the sole power to conduct impeachment trials, essentially serving as jury and judge. Since 1789 the Senate has tried 20 federal officials, including three presidents.
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