A Taxonomy of Impeachment Methods Used Worldwide

Authors

Lucas Brown

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

Impeachment is a charge of misconduct against a government official who, if convicted, is removed from office before the term is set to end. A country can impeach any number of elected or appointed officials but is most frequently discussed in its use against the president of a particular country. This paper explores impeachment by looking at the impeachment methods used world-wide, attempting to draw a correlation between the method of impeachment used and the frequency of impeachment. The analysis shows that a correlation exists between the frequency of impeachment and the impeachment method used. It will also demonstrate how other factors can affect that correlation.

Recommended Citation

Brown, Lucas (2024) "A Taxonomy of Impeachment Methods Used Worldwide," Indiana Journal of Constitutional Design: Vol. 10, Article 3.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/ijcd/vol10/iss1/3