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Is violating the constitution a crime?

Nona Bogan ∙

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∙ 6mo ago

Updated: 2/27/2025

Violating the constitution can be considered a crime if it involves breaking a specific law or provision outlined in the constitution. Individuals or entities can face legal consequences for actions that go against the principles and rights established in the constitution.

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∙ 6mo ago

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Who has the power to pass laws violating the constitution?

Nobody.

Is violating the Constitution of the US considered to be an act of treason?

Yes

Is violating the hunting act a wildlife crime?

If your offense carries a fine and/or jail time attached to it, yes, it is a crime.

How many presidents have been accused of violating the constitution?

gUESS 5

Do you think lincoln was justfied in violating the constitution to save the union?

because he is a niger

Only crime defined by constitution?

That crime would be treason.

Can just the Supreme Court declare a law unconstitutional?

No, EVERY court is required by Oath to the US Constitution (taken by the judges, US Constitution Article 6) to pass judgment upon any law contrary to the constitution that is brought before it, whether challenged or not. And failure, or refusal of that action, is a crime (Treason: violation of oath of office); quoting Marbury vs Madison (1803) "To prescribe, or to take this oath, becomes equally a crime ... if they [judges] were to be used as the instruments, and the knowing instruments, for violating what they swear to support!"

What is the only crime defined in the Constitution?

treason

Only crime mentioned in the constitution?

Treason

What is the most serious crime mentioned in the constitution?

Treason.

What is one crime actually committed by the constitution?

treason

What is only crime define by the constitution?

The only crime defined by the United States Constitution is treason. In order to convict a person of treason, you must have at least two witnesses.

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