The Mystery of Impeachment - How it Works, What Happened in 1868 and More

Published: Oct. 20, 2019, 4 p.m.

We look at the\xa0Chase, Clinton and Johnson precedents for attempted impeachment, we attempt to answer questions about this oft-discussed, rarely used, and perhaps, poorly understood Constitutional function. Why is impeachment so rarely used?\xa0Why does the Senate try the President?\xa0Does the Senate become a Court when it does, or stay the Senate?\xa0What is a High "Misdemeanor?" And what does Aaron Burr have to do with all of this?\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices