The pioneers were the first Americans committed to personal freedom.During the colonial times, the English and criminal common law made criticizing the government a crime and personal freedom became important.
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Communist infiltration in the entertainment industry was the first hearing of HUAC
Impeachment charges are brought against government officials by C. the House of Representatives.
It is the only body which has such authorities as to impeach someone. It can initiate the impeachment, whereas the Senate has the right to try such impeachments, but cannot start the whole process itself - it is what H.O.R. does.