History
Constitutional Grounds for Presidential Impeachment and Removal
Quick fact
Presidents can be impeached for 'high Crimes and Misdemeanors,' a phrase deliberately left undefined by the Founders, allowing Congress to decide what counts as an impeachable offense—expanding beyond criminal law to political abuses.
Why this is interesting
Did you know that a U.S. president can be removed from office for actions that aren't technically crimes? The Constitution's vague wording has sparked centuries of debate.