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List two privileges of members of the US?
they cannot be arrested when going to coming from congress & a member cannot be sued or punished for anything he or she might say in congress...
Where are members of congress immune to being arrested for things they say?
It's called parliamentary privilege
List two privileges of members of the United States congress?
they cannot be arrested when going to or from Congress, or while attending a session of Congress. A member cannot be sued or punished for anything s/he might say in Congress.
What atrticle and section in the us constitution states that the members of Congress cannot be arrested or sued for anything they say in Congress?
Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 states in part, "[The Senators and Representatives] shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place."
Can members of congress be arrested for what they say in congressional meetings?
In the US, it would need to be pretty controversial. As in, actually constituting criminal speech. Incitement to riot; that sort of thing.
What special privilages does congress have regarding arrest when attending congress or on their what to or from congress?
Members of Congress are constitutionally granted certain privileges in order to carry out their work effectively. One such privilege is the speech and debate clause, which grants them immunity for any statements made during legislative proceedings. In addition, members of Congress are protected from arrest while attending sessions of Congress or when traveling to and from Congress, except in cases of treason, felony, or breach of peace. This privilege ensures that lawmakers can perform their duties without fear of interference.
What does Harkins state of the union address look like?
Members of the United States Congress,we cannot say that people have a right to have a big march in the streets.Therefore,we will not anyone in the country and we will prevent the American people from doing that.
Who do members of congress have immunity for what they say on tyhe floor of either the house or the senate?
Yes, they are immune.
Why did the framers of the US Constitution grant members of Congress the freedom from arrest while Congress is in session except for serious crimes?
Immunity from arrest was written into the constitution so that memeber of Congress would not be intentionally prevented from meeting to vote on key issues. Also, members can say what they want during all meetings, as nothing they may say can be held against them.
Where does the basis for congressional regulatory authority lie in congress?
inference that it can because the constitution does not say that it cannot
How is a quorum defined in article 1 section as it applies to congress?
More than half of the members must be present to be a quorum.A quorum is a term that can be used to say that enough members of Congress are present to proceed with a meeting. This term can be used with any group or society.
What does immunity for congress mean?
It has various meanings. For instance, a Congressman/Congresswoman cannot be arrested while on the way to vote in Congress. It also protects them from being sued for libel or slander for anything they say in their official capacity as elected officials. Other immunities exempt them form laws against discrimination such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and mandatory participation in Social Security or the new Health Care Act. As a matter of fact, most civil laws passed by Congress include immunities or exclusions for Congress.
