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.
Impeachment 4. Incapacitation The President may be impeached for high crimes â¦ and misdemeanors. The House of Representatives must vote for impeachment, and the US Senate then conducts a trial to determine the outcome.