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

1. Obstruction of justice requires the actual destruction of evidence that could be used in a criminal case, knowing that its destruction will prevent the conviction of a guilty party.
2. Contempt is conduct that brings the authority and administration of the law into disrespect or
that embarrasses or obstructs the court's discharge of its duties.
3. Bribery is the crime of giving something of value to a public official with the intention of influencing their actions.
4. Bribery is the crime of giving something of value to a public official with the intention of influencing their actions and requires the official to accept the payment and allow the influence on their actions.
5. Impeachment is an indictment of a federal official charging him/her with "treason, bribery, and high crimes and misdemeanors" with the purpose of removing the person
from office.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

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