Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?

Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the constitutional question of whether a president can be indicted. It discusses the lack of Supreme Court precedent and presents arguments for and against indictment. The 'no' side cites the Unitarian executive approach and the potential national disruption, while the 'yes' side argues the Constitution does not grant immunity and references cases like Nixon vs US and Clinton vs Jones. The video concludes with the idea that justice should prevail, questioning if a president is above the law.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

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