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Constitutional FAQ Answer #3 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q3. “Do you know of a site in which to download a ‘clean’ copy of the constitution?” A. Well, I’m not sure what you mean by a “clean” version – maybe a version with no HTML in…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #29 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q29. “I have heard somewhere that a women can’t become President of USA. Please reply to me whether it is true or not.” A. The question arises because of the use of the masculine pronouns “he” and…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #28 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q28. “What exactly does the last amendment regarding representatives and senators pay mean?” A. It basically boils down to this: The members of the House and Senate may give themselves a raise in pay if they want…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #27 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> This is part three of a three-part question pertaining to the “Nanny Trial” in Fall, 1997. Q27. “And also, what rights do Deborah and Sunil Eappen have as relatives of the victim? Could they sue Judge Zobel…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #26 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> This is part two of a three-part question pertaining to the “Nanny Trial” in Fall, 1997. Q26. “By what authority did Judge Zobel overrule the jury? The 7th amendment seems to prohibit this.” A. The key is…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #25 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> This is part one of a three-part question pertaining to the “Nanny Trial” in Fall, 1997. Q25. “As a British national, what constitutional rights, if any, is Louise Woodward entitled to?” A. This question is more one…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #24 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q24. “I am doing a debate soon on whether smoking should be banned from public buildings. I was assigned to be the affirmative side and support the ban. I was trying to think of some arguments that…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #23 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q23. “What are the conditions needed for a Constitutional Convention, and when was the last one held?” A. The Constitution itself has details about the calling of a Constitutional Convention, in Article 5. To have a Convention,…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #22 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q22. “What is habeas corpus? What does a writ of habeas corpus do?” A. Habeas corpus is a pretty tricky legal concept. Its most common practical effect in U.S. law is that no person can be jailed…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #21 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q21. “Do you know of any writers of the Constitution? If you do please tell me some and what they did for it.” A. The Constitution was written by a committee over the course of several months.…