Practice question
A city mayor is credibly accused of bribery. Proponents argue that because bribery is an enumerated impeachment ground, they may obtain the mayor’s removal by impeachment despite admitting that a mayor is not among the listed officials. They say any other result would immunize the mayor from accountability. Which analysis is best?
- Any enumerated ground automatically makes every accused person impeachable
- The mayor is immune from all removal proceedings
- A national contractor may choose the removal mechanism
- The ground and the office are distinct requirements; the mayor remains subject to removal and prosecution through applicable law
- The Senate must first appoint the mayor to a listed office
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article XI, Section 2.
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