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40 Facts About the History of Impeachment (And The Presidents Who Couldn’t Escape Its Fate)

Bill Clinton - George H. W. Bush
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3. A True Impeachment Process Brings a Constitutional Crisis

A person holding a sign in opposition of Donald Trump. The Globe Post.

A constitutional crisis is a problem that the constitution is unable to resolve. While Johnson and Clinton were both impeached, there was no crisis regarding the constitution. With Nixon, however, there was because he prevented an investigation into his crimes. The crisis was so severe that Congress went on to restrict the president’s authority.

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