Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main reason the question of indicting a president is being discussed?
A historical precedent set by President Lincoln
A new constitutional amendment
President Trump's involvement in an investigation
A recent Supreme Court ruling
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is one argument against indicting a sitting president?
It would require a constitutional amendment
The president is considered the chief law enforcement officer
It would be a violation of international law
It would set a dangerous precedent for future presidents
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What is one potential outcome if a president is impeached and removed?
The president is exiled from the country
The president is automatically pardoned
The president can run for office again
The president faces trial and possible indictment
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Supreme Court case is cited as evidence that the president is not above the law?
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
Nixon v. United States
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key argument for the possibility of indicting a president?
The president can be involved in civil lawsuits
It would be a quick and easy process
It has been done many times in history
The Constitution explicitly allows it
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the 25th Amendment allow in the context of a presidential indictment?
Immediate removal of the president
Temporary appointment of the vice president
A new election to be held
The president to pardon themselves
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who has the authority to change the guidelines regarding the indictment of a sitting president?
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
The President
Congress
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