The process by which a legislative body formally levels charges of treason or significant wrongdoing against a senior government official.
Impeachment
Fact of the Day
The Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt.
Quote of the Day
"Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets.
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~ George S. Patton, US general
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.