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Why did congress refuse for molly brown to testify over the sinking of the Titanic?
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Because women were not allowed to testify.
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What did the driver of the titanic refuse to do?
nothing he did everything that everyone asked.
Why did northern congressmen refuse to seat southerners when they came to take their seat?
Republicans in congress were outraged. The men who had led the south out of the union were being elected to the house and senate. Also, no southern states allowed African Americans to vote.
Can blockbuster refuse to sell you a old ps2 game?
Simply from age restrictions they can refuse sale.
Is it legal in Tennessee for police to question a minor in the home?
No. You can refuse to talk. You can also refuse to make a statement without the presence of a lawyer.
If court ordered can you refuse to take a paternity test if you were not informed of your right to refuse one?
Believe me, if you were ordered by the court to take a paternity test, there is no "right" to refuse it. The alternative to "refusing" the courts order is to suffer the consequences of a charge of "Contempt of Court."
What is the name for the president's right to refuse to testify before or provided information to Congress or a court?
Under the U.S. Constitution and the Separation of Powers protections a President is compelled to appear and testify before Congress when instructed to do so. The first job of the President is to enforce the law and the Constitution states that the law is whatever Congress declares it to be. Therefore, for a President to not appear and testify before Congress would be a failure to execute his duties and a violation of the Separation of Powers rule.
What is the name for the president's right to refuse to testify before or provide information to congress or a court?
Under the U.S. Constitution and the Separation of Powers protections a President is compelled to appear and testify before Congress when instructed to do so. The first job of the President is to enforce the law and the Constitution states that the law is whatever Congress declares it to be. Therefore, for a President to not appear and testify before Congress would be a failure to execute his duties and a violation of the Separation of Powers rule.
What is the name for the presidents right to refuse to testify before or provide information to congress or a court?
Under the U.S. Constitution and the Separation of Powers protections a President is compelled to appear and testify before Congress when instructed to do so. The first job of the President is to enforce the law and the Constitution states that the law is whatever Congress declares it to be. Therefore, for a President to not appear and testify before Congress would be a failure to execute his duties and a violation of the Separation of Powers rule.
Congressional committees may punish people who refuse to testify by?
... holding them in contempt.
What is a example of the investigatory powers of congress?
The ivestigatory power of congress is the power to investigate matters related to its powers including:=-gathering information==-oversee operations of executive officials==-focus public attention on an issue==-expose ctivities of public officials==-promote interests of members of congress=
What did the driver of the titanic refuse to do?
nothing he did everything that everyone asked.
A sentence with incriminate?
I refuse to testify on the grounds that it might incriminate me - taken from the fifth amendment to the american constitution.
The right of the president to refuse to testify before Congress or a court is called what?
executive privilege. Executive Privilege is not an unlimited right to refuse. It extends only to those topics or areas which are critical for the President to retain privacy in order to accomplish his role as Executive. As such, it was possible for Congress to compel Bill Clinton to testify regarding the Whitewater affair.
If you have been subpoenad by the state to testify as a witness on behalf of the state What is the worst that can happen to you if you dont go to court or if you refuse to testify once you are there?
If you refuse to honor a subpoena, an arrest warrant can be issued and contempt proceedings initiated. If you appear but refuse to testify, unless you are invoking your fifth amendment right against self-incrimination or asserting a recognized privilege against compelled testimony, you can also be held in contempt. Of course, it's hard to find a witness in contempt for an inability to remember.
You don't want to testify?
I don't believe you have much choice. If you are not the defendant, married to the defendant, or legally insane and a danger to your self and others, you have to testify. If you refuse, you can be held in 'Contempt of Court', and will go to jail.
Did the state have power to refuse requests made by congress?
no
What amendment in the bill of rights allows people accused of a crime to refuse to testify against themselves in a trial?
5th Amendment
