Members of Congress receive benefits and privileges. Which privilege does the Constitution give them?

A. They cannot be sued for statements made in a newspaper.

B. They cannot be questioned in the courts about debates in Congress.

C. They are not responsible if they attack someone in a public speech.

D. They are not responsible if they attack someone in writing.

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Everett Mullen

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9 January, 13:23

Members of Congress receive benefits and privileges. Which privilege does the Constitution give them?

A. They cannot be sued for statements made in a newspaper.

B. They cannot be questioned in the courts about debates in Congress.

C. They are not responsible if they attack someone in a public speech.

D. They are not responsible if they attack someone in writing.

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Santiago Gray · Answer 1

The correct option is B.

The constitution gives the congress men the right to talk freely during congress debate without any fear of being sued for what had been said. Congress men can not be sued or prosecuted for anything that they say during debate in the floor of the house.