speech or debate clause — speech or de·bate clause n often cap S&D&C: a clause in Article I of the U.S. Constitution granting members of Congress a privilege from arrest and legislative immunity for any speech or debate made in either of the houses – called also speech… … Law dictionary
Speech or Debate Clause — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · … Wikipedia
Clause IV — historically refers to part of the 1918 text of the British Labour Party constitution which set out the aims and values of the party. Before its revision in 1995, its application was the subject of considerable dispute. Contents 1 Text 2… … Wikipedia
freedom of speech — Right guaranteed by First Amendment of U.S. Constitution to express one s thoughts and views without governmental restrictions. See also fighting words doctrine liberty (liberty of speech) speech or debate clause … Black's law dictionary
freedom of speech — Right guaranteed by First Amendment of U.S. Constitution to express one s thoughts and views without governmental restrictions. See also fighting words doctrine liberty (liberty of speech) speech or debate clause … Black's law dictionary
Citizenship Clause — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · … Wikipedia
Commerce Clause — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · … Wikipedia
Free Exercise Clause — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · … Wikipedia
Natural-born-citizen clause of the U.S. Constitution — Part of the constitutional provision as it appeared in 1787 Status as a natural born citizen of the United States is one of the eligibility requirements established in the United States Constitution for election to the office of President or Vice … Wikipedia
Privileges and Immunities Clause — This article is about the Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article Four of the United States Constitution. For the related clause in the Fourteenth Amendment, see Privileges or Immunities Clause. United States of America This article is part… … Wikipedia