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Constitutional FAQ Answer #89 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q89. “If a President has civil litigation brought against him during his term in office must this be handled while he is…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #88 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q88. “Can a sitting President be convicted of a criminal offense? Or, must he be impeached first, then tried?” A. There is…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #87 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q87. “How long did it take to write the original Constitution?” A. The question is not as straight forward as it might…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #86 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q86. “How much power does the VP have in the Senate? I understand he is the President of the Senate and can…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #85 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q85. “List the founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.” A. George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, George Read,…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #84 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q84. “Who was the person who actually wrote the words of the Constitution onto paper?” A. Jacob Shallus, an assistant clerk of…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #83 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q83. “If Clinton is impeached – does Gore have to resign? Who else would be included? Who would become President?” A. If…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #82 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q82. “To whom is the president required to tender his resignation? I think it is the Chief Justice but can’t find out…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #81 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q81. “In current usage, both the President and Vice President are elected on the same ballot. Does the Constitution as currently amended…

Constitutional FAQ Answer #80 <<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>> Q80. “What was the criteria set by the framers of the Constitution for citizenship and the right to vote?” A. There is…