How Hard Does the Constitution Make Impeachment?

The impeachment process was first suggested by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

History & Culture How Hard Does the Constitution Make Impeachment? The impeachment process was first suggested by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, noting that the traditional mechanism for removing "obnoxious" chief executives — like kings — from power had been assassination. READ NOW READ THESE The "Implied" Powers of Congress (That Aren't Expressly Granted to It) Yes, You Can Have Damaged Money Replaced The 6 Worst Presidential Meltdowns You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.