Understanding Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

What is the main purpose of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment?

• To allow Congress to impeach a president

• To prevent individuals who engaged in insurrection from holding public office

• To grant voting rights to all citizens

• To establish the process for amending the Constitution

What historical event led to the creation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment?

• World War I

• The Great Depression

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

What is one argument made by advocates for using Section 3 against Trump?

• His actions during the January 6th Capitol Riot meet the criteria for disqualification

• He was convicted in his impeachment trial

• He has never held public office before

• He has already served two terms as president

What is a major legal challenge in applying Section 3 to Trump?

• It requires a unanimous vote in Congress

• The Supreme Court has ruled it unconstitutional

• It can only be applied to state officials

• There is debate over whether it is self-executing

What is a potential political consequence of attempting to disqualify Trump using Section 3?

• It would guarantee Trump's re-election

• It would automatically result in a new election

• It might fuel claims of election interference

• It could lead to a new constitutional amendment