What is the impeachment process in Maryland?

What is the impeachment process in Maryland?

• A. The House of Delegates may impeach; the Maryland Senate tries impeachments
• B. The Maryland Senate may impeach; the House of Delegates tries impeachments
• C. The Governor may impeach
• D. The Supreme Court conducts impeachments

Answer: (A)

In Maryland, impeachment is a two-step process that begins in the House of Delegates and ends in the Maryland Senate. The House of Delegates has the power to impeach, meaning it can bring formal charges by a majority vote. If it does impeach, the proceedings move to the Senate, which conducts a trial. A conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds vote of those present, and if convicted, the official is removed from office and may be disqualified from holding future office. The trial is presided over by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. The Governor cannot initiate impeachment, and the Supreme Court does not conduct impeachments.

In Maryland, impeachment is a two-step process that begins in the House of Delegates and ends in the Maryland Senate. The House of Delegates has the power to impeach, meaning it can bring formal charges by a majority vote. If it does impeach, the proceedings move to the Senate, which conducts a trial. A conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds vote of those present, and if convicted, the official is removed from office and may be disqualified from holding future office. The trial is presided over by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. The Governor cannot initiate impeachment, and the Supreme Court does not conduct impeachments.