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Impeachment Process
The House of Representatives passes articles of impeachment, acting as a grand jury.
The president is then prosecuted by the Senate, which acts as the prosecution.
Supreme Court
The president nominates the Supreme Court justices.
The Senate performs Advice and Consent, where it can approve or disapprove candidates with a simple majority.
Cabinet Nominees
The president nominates cabinet secretaries.
The Senate performs Advice and Consent, where it can approve or disapprove candidates with a simple majority.
Amendments
Amendments can be proposed by 2/3 of states or by 2/3 of both chambers.
Then, ¾ of states must ratify the amendment.