May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
Constitutional writers have long understood the meaning of the terms “Treason,” “Bribery,” and high Crimes.” But the phrase “high Misdemeanors” was a subject of controversy.
READ MOREExamples of high misdemeanors . . . were bribery, assault, and attempted murder.
READ MOREA president . . . is subject to impeachment and removal for dishonesty, disloyalty, negligence, and the like. But he is not impeachable merely for mistakes in policy or reasonable disagreements over interpretation of the law.
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