The act of impeachment is a powerful tool for holding elected officials accountable for misconduct. However, it is not used often as it is a difficult and politically charged process. The influence of impeachment varies, but it can lead to significant consequences for the politician being impeached, including removal from office and disqualification from future office holding.

To make the act of impeachment more effective and meaningful, some suggest that the criteria for impeachment should be clearer and less subject to political interpretation, and that the process should be streamlined to ensure a prompt and fair outcome. Additionally, greater public education about the purpose and process of impeachment could increase its perceived importance and effectiveness.

There are many books, publications, and documentaries about the impeachment process and examples of people in the past who faced impeachment. Here are some recommendations:

Books:

• "Impeachment: An American History" by Jon Meacham, Timothy Naftali, Peter Baker, and Jeffrey A. Engel

• "High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case Against Bill Clinton" by Ann Coulter

• "Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy" by David O. Stewart

• "A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President" by Jeffrey Toobin

• "The Watergate: Inside America's Most Infamous Address" by Joseph Rodota

Publications:

• "The Impeachment of Donald J. Trump: The Articles of Impeachment" (2020) by the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary

• "The Impeachment Inquiry Report" (2019) by the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

• "The Starr Report" (1998) by the Office of the Independent Counsel

Documentaries:

• "The Clinton Affair" (2018) directed by Blair Foster

• "Watergate" (2018) directed by Charles Ferguson

• "The Impeachment of Bill Clinton" (2009) directed by Blair Gadsby and Michael Binns

• "The Impeachment Trial of President Andrew Johnson" (2007) directed by David Grubin

Additionally, there are many news articles, podcasts, and other sources of information about the impeachment process and historical examples of impeachment. There is also a number of organizations that work to promote accountability and responsible use of the impeachment process. Here are some examples:

• Common Cause - a nonpartisan organization that advocates for government transparency and accountability, including efforts to ensure the proper use of impeachment.

• Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) - a nonprofit group that promotes ethics and accountability in government and works to ensure that elected officials are held accountable for their actions.

• The Brennan Center for Justice - a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure that the government operates in a fair and effective manner.

• The League of Women Voters - a nonpartisan organization that works to promote informed and active participation in government, including efforts to ensure that the impeachment process is used appropriately.

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - a nonprofit organization that works to defend and preserve individual rights and liberties, including efforts to promote accountability and transparency in government.

• The Constitution Project - a nonprofit organization that promotes the rule of law and the protection of civil liberties, including efforts to ensure that impeachment proceedings are conducted fairly and effectively.

• The Center for American Progress - a progressive think tank that works on a wide range of issues, including efforts to promote accountability and transparency in government and ensure that the impeachment process is used appropriately.

Supporting any of these organizations can help promote greater accountability and responsible use of the impeachment process. Additionally, supporting candidates for public office who are committed to these principles can also be an effective way to promote responsible governance.