Question

On March 11, 2010, the House of Representatives made four charges against Thomas Porteous, including a charge of perjury. When the Senate convicted him of the charges on December 8, 2010, he was removed from his position as a federal judge. What process was the House of Representatives using to make charges against Thomas Porteous

Answer 1

Answer:

The House of Representatives was using the impeachment to make charges against Thomas Porteous.

Explanation:

As established in Article I of the Constitution of the United States, Impeachment is the proper process through which federal officials who do not adequately fulfill their functions of government can be dismissed.

This process is initiated by the House of Representatives, which has the power to approve by simple majority the charges presented by Congress to the person to be subjected to the impeachment. Subsequently, the Senate is the body that decides regarding the guilt of the officer or not, in which case he or she is removed from the position.