👉 Impeachment is a process in which an individual or entity is accused of wrongdoing and the evidence against them is presented to a court for trial. The purpose of impeachment is to prevent a person from holding office, either because they have been found guilty of misconduct or because they are deemed to be a threat to democracy. In the United States, impeachment proceedings typically begin with an accusation of wrongdoing by a party named the "incumbent." Once this has occurred, the accused individual must provide evidence against
