The "Speech or Debate" Clause in Article I, Section 6

question 9

Multiple Choice

The "speech or debate" clause in Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution means that a member of Congress

• A) is normally immune from libel or slander charges if the speech is connected with official duties.
• B) cannot be arrested for misdemeanors while Congress is in session.
• C) must agree to public debates with announced opponents during the campaign.
• D) cannot engage in foreign diplomacy without the approval of the administration.
• E) cannot be served with parking tickets issued within the District of Columbia.

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Definitions:

Moral Intuition

The immediate, instinctive judgment of right and wrong without deliberate reasoning, often influenced by cultural and personal values.

Cognitive Empathy

The ability to understand another person's thoughts and feelings from their perspective, without necessarily sharing them.

Self-Assured

Exhibiting confidence in one's own abilities or character, without displaying arrogance or overconfidence.

Mature

The state of being fully developed in physical, emotional, or mental capacities, often characterized by a responsible and thoughtful approach to life.