In the Know: How Impeachment & the 25th Amendment Work

In the Know: How Impeachment & the 25th Amendment Work

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MEGHAN BROWDER
1/14/2021
Due to current events, people are raising questions about the 25th amendment and impeachment. These processes are part of our constitutional checks and balances and were intentionally created to be a difficult bar to overcome. The Founders established a set of checks and balances to ensure the health and stability of our democracy, and that if impeachment or the 25th amendment is pursued that it is the best course of action.

What is the 25th amendment and how does it work?  How does impeachment work?  

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LWVRI - Elections - Voter Service - Civics
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Rhode Island