Question

In simplest words, what is the meaning of the Emoluments Clause as well as how Congress is able to impeach a sitting president? What is the procedure, and what is necessary to impeach a president?

Answer 1

Simply put, the Emoluments Clause prohibits any public official (such as the president) of the United States from personally profiting from his or her dealings with foreign governments. In order to impeach  a sitting president, majority of the members of the House of Representatives must first vote for charges of misconduct against the president. After these charges are filed, the Senate then assumes the power to try impeachment cases like any other case in the court. In order to convict the president, the votes of two-thirds of the senators is required. If the president is found guilty, he may be removed from office and never allowed to hold a government position again.