Origin and Etymology of afferent. Latin afferent-, afferens, present participle of afferre to bring to, from ad- + ferre to bear â more at bear.
Impeachment therefore was not meant to dispense justice in the manner of ordinary courts. Indeed, under both the American and Philippine constitutions, when someone is convicted by an impeachment court, the penalty does not go beyond removal from office and disqualification to hold public office.
He was charged with perjury to a grand jury and obstruction of justice, which are both fe â¦ lonies, for giving false testimony to the special prosecutor appointed by the US Attorney General. After the House brings articles of impeachment, the Senate tries the case. A two-thirds majority is required for conviction.