This article explores the undefined nature of certain offenses in impeachment proceedings, such as 'culpable violation of the Constitution' and 'betrayal of public trust.' It highlights the political aspect of impeachment and the range of offenses that can lead to the removal of a high official.
The offenses that can lead to the conviction of an impeachable official by the Senate include 'culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes , or betrayal of public trust .' Although 'treason,' 'bribery,' and 'graft and corruption' are defined in the Revised Penal Code and special laws, terms like 'culpable violation of the Constitution' or ' betrayal of public trust ' are not clearly defined.
These offenses are purposefully left ambiguous to allow for political judgment in determining whether a high official is unfit for office. A review of US history shows that federal judges have been impeached for offenses ranging from tax evasion to making false statements, indicating that impeachment is not reserved for the most serious crimes alone
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