(what is the theory behind giving members of congress freedom of arrest but congress is still in session for serious crimes)
2006-09-08 04:21:55 · 3 answers · asked by Emma b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
When the US Constitution was written, it was possible to be arrested in relation to a civil matter. So, without such a prohibition, it would be possible to summarily remove a member from Congress and deny him the right to vote and speak whilst Congress is in session. That, of course, is a recipe for political chaos, hence the protection afforded by the Constitution.
A number of scholars have observed that the provision was never intended to protect anyone in Rep. Jefferson's recent situation, ie, where criminal activity is being investigated.
2006-09-08 04:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to happen that the libs would have an opponent arrested , on trumped up charges, so they couldn't vote against giving the US away. Truth. Read history.
2006-09-08 11:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why?
2006-09-08 11:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋