Impeachment

Impeachment involves the investigation, conviction, and removal of persons within political offices.

To begin impeachment, there must first be a vote from the body that represents who elected the person into office. Then an investigation will commence to gain evidence of the crimes the person has committed, and lastly, the end vote of conviction based on said evidence presented to the Senate.

Example:

A Consul is accused of using his office to extort/blackmail enemies of the imperium in order to stoke the flames of unnecessary war.

As the Consul is elected by the public, the Plebeian Council has successfully voted to begin an impeachment investigation. They now have full power to gather evidence, and testimony as needed, and by force if necessary. (next page)

The Council presents the evidence to the Senate, who then analyses the evidence, and organises a full public hearing for the prosecutor (Tribune of the Plebeians in this case) and the defendant.

If convicted, the Consul would be removed from office, and any additional punishments as directed by the senate and/or the imperator.