Does the Constitution’s definition of “bribery, treason, high crimes, and misdemeanors” as the basis for impeachment refer to actions taken before an official took office? What level of offense meets this standard?

What will be an ideal response?


Expect students to do some outside research to see what types of offenses have been used as a basis for impeachment in the past. Encourage students to look to their own jurisdictions for precedent.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A paralegal ultimately answers to:

A) The court of record in a civil dispute B) The opposing attorney in a civil dispute C) The attorney that the paralegal works for as the attorney is ultimately responsible for looking over and signing off on all of the paralegal's work before it leaves the office. D) None of the above

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Do constitutional safeguards apply to administrative adjudications?

What will be an ideal response?

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In the case of a business debtor, any payments made in the ordinary course of business are voidable

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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