If a United States Senator Makes a False Allegation on the Floor

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a United States Senator makes a false allegation on the floor of the Senate, he or she

• A)may be prosecuted by the Attorney General.
• B)may be punished by the Supreme Court.
• C)can be sued for slander.
• D)can only be subjected to penalties in his or her home state.
• E)cannot be sued and is not subject to any other legal action.

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