How does impeachment work? -Alex Gendler

What exactly is impeachment and how does the process work? Learn about the checks and balances put in place by the Constitution.

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For most jobs, it's understood that you can be fired – whether for crime, incompetence or simply poor performance. But what if your job is the most powerful position in the country – or the world? This is where impeachment comes into play. But how does it work ? Alex Gendler details the impeachment process.

Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Mark Phillips.

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