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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?
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∙ 6y ago
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.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe framers of the Constitution granted members of Congress freedom from arrest so that the executive branch cannot interfere with a vote. If they did not have freedom from arrest, the police could pick up all the Congressmen that were voting 'wrong.'
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∙ 13y agoIf they can't vote on the law, the law will be effected.
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The Framers of the Constitution primarily were concerned that members of Congress?
make policy
What types of elections are regulated by the constitution?
the election of members of congress
The qaulifications of the members of congress are listed in the what of the united states constitution?
CRS Annotated Constitution is where you can find the qualifications for members of congress.
Under the U.S. Constitution who is responsible for punishing members of Congress?
congress
What do the U.S. Constitution federal election laws regulate?
The elections of members of Congress
Who sets the rules for congress?
the sectary of defence sets the time.
In which year did members of the constitution Congress sign the constitution?
1787
In which year did members of the constitutional congress signs the constitution?
1787
What special privileges does the constitution give members of congress?
Debates in Congress cannot be questioned in the courts.
Why does the constitution guarantee that the courts may not prosecute members of congress for what they say in the house of senate in relation to congressional business?
Freedom of speech is a vital part of legislative debate.
How does the Constitution provide people with a voice in the tax law?
The Constitution gives the Congress the taxing and spending power. The people are the ones that votes for members of Congress, hence they have a voice in tax laws via selecting members of Congress who represent their views.
What are the two ways Senators and Representatives are bound by the Constitution?
Members of Congress are bound by oath or affirmation to the Constitution.
