Proposed Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Preamble

In recognition of the need for greater accountability and direct democratic participation, this amendment establishes a process whereby voters, after adequate and timely notice, may vote online to impeach any government official for misconduct or failure in duty.

Text of the Amendment

• The federal government shall establish a secure, accessible, and tamper-proof online voting platform for registered voters across the United States.
• The platform will ensure transparency, confidentiality, and accessibility for all eligible voters.

• A government official may be subjected to a national vote for impeachment upon the submission of a verified petition signed by [threshold percentage] of eligible voters in the United States.
• The official shall have the right to be notified and to present their defense during a public review period preceding the vote.

• All voters shall receive electronic and/or physical notice of the impending vote no fewer than [specific number] days prior to the voting commencement.
• Notice shall include the official's name, position, grounds for impeachment, and any statements provided by the defense or the petitioners.

• A majority vote of the national electorate in favor of impeachment shall result in the immediate removal of the official from office, subject to judicial review to ensure the integrity of the process.
• Further procedures for filling the vacated position shall adhere to existing constitutional and statutory laws.