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Question 5 • GA-Government-CR

Witnesses who do not tell the truth can be prosecuted for

Answer
A
impeachment.
B
impoundment.
C
perjury.
D
contempt.

Explanation

A witness who knowingly lies while under oath may be prosecuted for perjury. Impeachment is the process of formally accusing a public official of misconduct, while impoundment and contempt refer to different legal or governmental actions. The correct choice is perjury.

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