The Conflict of Power and Right in the Campaign to Impeach to President Clinton Zhao Yifeng (87) The attempt to impeach Bill Clinton in 1998-99 reflected complex conflicts of the power and right in American political, governmental, and social systems. The Constitution is ambiguous about impeachment although impeachment is the only means to remove a president from office. The Law of Independent Prosecutor caused serious political damages. The supremacy of law and the value of individual rights were difficult to balance. Partisan struggles influenced judiciary processes. Public opinions and elite politics showed significant disparity. This legal case not only reveals many problems in American governmental system but also inspires broader thinking pertaining to national politics and social philosophy.