Congressional candidates test constitutional knowledge
Texas 8th district Candidates invited to submit answers to basic constitutional knowledge quiz.
Montgomery County Citizen has invited all candidates seeking election as Representative for Texas 8th congressional district including the Libertarian candidate.
The invitation was delivered via email to Congressman Kevin Brady, Tyler Russell, Scott Baker, mecio Franco and Bruce West.
Candidates are asked to rubmit their response to 20 questions on the legislative branch and 10 questions on the executive branch plus 2 questions regarding the tenth amendment.
The last question seek to learn why the candidates for federal office have declined to sign a pledge focused on the tenth amendment to the constitution that have already been signed by Texas Representatives Brandon Creighton and Rob Eissler.
The question are reproduced below and the candiates answers will be published as they are received.
Suppose a high government official is convicted in an impeachment hearing and removed from office. Can that individual also be prosecuted for any criminal offenses that led to his or her impeachment?
What amendment to the United States Constitution changed the manner in which senators were chosen
Can a state produce bills of credit (paper money)?When did the British Parliament pass the Habeas Corpus Act, which the American colonists later adopted as part of their own law?
When the United States captures territory from an enemy, do the inhabitants of that territory automatically become citizens of the United States?
Since only Congress can declare war, what can the governor of a state do if there is an invasion in his or her state and there is insufficient time to wait for a formal declaration of war by Congress?
Why were some of the Founders so strongly opposed to direct taxes, especially income taxes?
Suppose a state wanted to put a tax on the tonnage of each ship to help pay for the repair and upkeep of its harbors. Could it do so without the consent of Congress?
What does “”ex post facto”" mean?
The Congress is authorized to collect “excises” as a means of raising revenue. What is an “”excise”?
How old must a person be to qualify as a member of the United States Senate?
The Founders decided not to limit the number of times a senator or representative could be reelected. Why?
If the writ of habeas corpus was suspended during a rebellion, could the suspension remain in force after the rebellion was put down and the threat to the public safety had been eliminated?
Can an American lose his or her citizenship by enlisting in the armed forces of a foreign country?
Does land captured from an enemy automatically become part of the United States?
What is the difference between a copyright and a registered trademark?
Has Congress ever consented to any compacts between several of the states?
Are there limits to the number of times a representative or senator may be reelected?
According to the Constitution, can a state pay its bills in anything but gold or silver?
What annual salary did Congress promise for President George Washington in 1789?
If the president’s Cabinet advises certain actions, is the president compelled to do so?
After the Congress has adjourned and the members have gone home, can the president suddenly call one or both houses back into session?
Does the Senate have to approve everybody who is appointed to a position in the federal government?
Suppose the president arranges a treaty with some foreign government. What must happen before the treaty can go into effect?
Give reasons why the Founders were opposed to placing any limitation on the number of times a president could be reelected?
Can the president pardon treason?
Suppose Congress has adjourned. Under what circumstances might the president call the Senate back into a special session without also calling the House into session?
The president has the power to grant “”pardons.”" What is a pardon?
Suppose Congress was in recess and the nation was invaded. Could the president take action to repel the invader without a declaration of war by Congress?
How Does/ Does NOT the Tenth Amendment apply to the current National Healthcare debate?
In Montgomery County two State Representatives have signed the STATE version of the Tenth Amendment Pledge at
http://pledge.tenthamendmentcenter.com/the-federal-pledge/Why have you declined to sign the FEDERAL version of the pledge?
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