Symptoms include: - Severe and sudden sore throat without coughing, sneezing or other cold symptoms. - Pain or difficulty swallowing. - Fever over 101 degrees. (Lower fevers may indicate viral infections not strep.). - Swollen lymph nodes in the neck. - White or yellow spots or coating on the throat and tonsils.
The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present. The essential powers and procedures for Senate impeachment trials are set forth in this clause.
The impeachment process is political in nature, not criminal. Congress has no power to impose criminal penalties on impeached officials. But criminal courts may try and punish officials if they have committed crimes. The Constitution sets specific grounds for impeachment. They are âtreason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors.â To be impeached and removed from office, the House and Senate must find that the official committed one of these acts. The Constitution defines treason in Article 3, Section 3, Clause 1: