The political interpretation of the impeachment process differs from the legalistic interpretation. The political interpretation recognizes the legal process of the legalistic interpretation, but also recognizes that there are other factors that make up the lengthy impeachment process. The political interpretation explains how there is not protection for the president from double jeopardy. If the president is convicted and impeached from office, he also has the ability to be tried in criminal court for his actions. In the legal aspect of the process the chief justice does not have any formal powers while in the hearing, and the senate can overrule his decisions is needed. Another difference between the legalistic and political interpretation
