Business Quote by George T. Conway III
“By vesting in the House the 'sole Power of Impeachment,' the Constitution makes it wholly the House's business how to decide whether to impeach a president.”
About This Quote
Source Constitution: U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2, 1787
The House alone decides impeachment, giving it exclusive authority over the process.
In simple terms: The House has sole power to impeach.
Key Takeaway
Respect the House’s role in impeachment.
Themes
government
law
checks and balances
Mood
serious
formal
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- presidential misconduct investigations
Key Concepts
constitutional authority
separation of powers
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exclusive power impact fairness?
- What safeguards exist against abuse?
A Different Perspective
Congressional politics can be partisan, affecting impartiality.
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