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What is the maximum duration of imprisonment that a member of Congress can be subjected to?
What is the maximum duration of imprisonment that a member of Congress can be subjected to?
Six years
What is the purpose of punishing a member of Congress by way of reprimand or fine?
What is the purpose of punishing a member of Congress by way of reprimand or fine?
To vindicate the outraged dignity of the House without depriving the constituency of representation
What is the main issue with suspending a member of Congress?
What is the main issue with suspending a member of Congress?
It deprives the electoral district of representation without providing a means to fill the vacancy
What is required by the Constitution to ensure transparency in the Congress?
What is required by the Constitution to ensure transparency in the Congress?
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What is a potential conflict of interest in the Congress?
What is a potential conflict of interest in the Congress?
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Why is notification of potential conflicts of interest important in the Congress?
Why is notification of potential conflicts of interest important in the Congress?
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What is the purpose of the privilege of speech and debate in the Congress?
What is the purpose of the privilege of speech and debate in the Congress?
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What is the effect of expulsion on a constituency?
What is the effect of expulsion on a constituency?
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What is the main difference between suspension and expulsion?
What is the main difference between suspension and expulsion?
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What is the purpose of the Constitution's allocation of seats in the Congress?
What is the purpose of the Constitution's allocation of seats in the Congress?
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