Maddy Buck is a comics artist based in Minneapolis who specializes in illustrated explanations of tech, law, and all things complex.

Explainer Comic - Impeachment Basics

Excerpts from Impeachment Basics. 2020.

This digital comic breaks down the law surrounding impeachment. In a series of panels, it explains what needs to happen for someone to be impeached and convicted.

The text of this illustration says, “What is impeachment? It is a procedure for removing certain public officials from office for committing ‘treason, bribery, or other high Crimes and misdemeanors.’ “ Below the text is a Constitution scroll with ar

This illustration says “How does it work? First the U.S. House of Representatives must impeach (accuse) the individual. Then the U.S. Senate must decide to convict the individual and remove them from office.” The image is of the U.S. Capitol with th

In this panel, the text says, “Then the Senate holds a trial to evaluate the House’s impeachment (their accusation of misconduct). The Senate then votes on the rules of the trial, listens to the arguments, and votes (like a jury) on whether to convi

The text on this panel says, “SAYS WHO? The U.S. Constitution lays out this framework. House and Senate rules cover the detailed procedure within the House’s impeachment and the Senate’s trial. Next up: What are the exact words the Constitution uses