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Originally posted by Odin88
I do not know everything about American affairs, but from what I hear the Patriot Act goes somewhat against your Consitution, does it not?
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it is obvious that you don't know anything about American affairs, so a quick lesson.
The president does not make laws, Congress does. There are 2 parts of the Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both Houses have to pass a law, then it is presented to the president who can either sign it, veto it, or shelve it. If he signs it, it becomes law. If he vetoes it, it doesn't. If he shelves it (does not sign or veto it) it will eventually become law by default.
Now, some laws are unconstitutional, but in order for them to be declared unconstitutional the Supreme Court would have to rule on it, meaning first someone would have to be arrested and convicted under the new law, then they would have to appeal it, and still be found guilty, and then the case can be heard by the Supreme Court and the constitutionality of it decided.
In summary, Bush did not just come up with the Patriot Act, so he can not be impeached because of it.
The Constitution deals with the subject of impeachment and conviction at six places. The scope of the power is set out in Article II, Section 4:
"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
So, what grounds for impeachment do you know of?