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re: Andrew Weissmann's intentional ignorance on checks and balances.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:39 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:39 am to SlowFlowPro
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I specified "in a criminal case".
The Constitution clearly distinguishes the impeachment-removal process from criminal process. They are not the same thing and do not overlap.
While Congress cannot prosecute a criminal case against a president, they can remove him from office, which is enough to make the whole “king” argument moot.
A “check” against any branch of government is not the power to imprison them, but to either nullify their power or remove them from their position.
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Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:43 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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While Congress cannot prosecute a criminal case against a president, they can remove him from office, which is enough to make the whole “king” argument moot.
A “check” against any branch of government is not the power to imprison them, but to either nullify their power or remove them from their position.
This is correct and why the impeachment-removal process is purely political (and has no overlap with criminal prosecution).
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