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How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler

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For most jobs, it’s understood that you can be fired – whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country – or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. But how does it work? Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.

Where did impeachment originate, and how does it differ in the United States?

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  • Educator Alex Gendler
  • Director Mark Phillips
  • Animator Luke Rotzler, Mark Phillips
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  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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