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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.6
What is impeachment and how does it relate to checks and balances?
The process of legal action against any public official, which prevents one branch from overpowering others
The process of granting additional powers to the executive branch
The process of removing a public official from office through popular vote
The process of appointing judges to the judiciary
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AP US Government - 1.6 Principles of American Government
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