Impeachment is a formal process used to accuse a government official, such as a president, of misconduct. It typically involves a legislative body, like the U.S. Congress, investigating the official's actions to determine if they warrant removal from office. If enough evidence is found, the official can be impeached, which is similar to an indictment in criminal law. Once impeached, the official faces a trial, often held in the Senate for federal officials in the United States. A two-thirds majority vote is required to convict and remove the official from office. Impeachment does not necessarily mean removal; it is primarily a political process.