How does impeachment work?

For most jobs, it’s understood that you can be fired – whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country – or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. But how does it work? Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.

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How many votes are required for conviction of a president or vice president?
Where did impeachment originate, and how does it differ in the United States?