According to Supreme Court doctrine, which of the following statements, if any, is true? _____

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According to Supreme Court doctrine, a sitting president is entitled to absolute immunity from damages liability predicated on his official acts (Nixon v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 731 (1982)). However, a president may be subject to a criminal investigation or civil action so long as proper procedures are followed (Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681 (1997)). Additionally, a president may be subject to civil lawsuits that arise out of his unofficial conduct that occurred prior to him becoming president (Clinton v. Jones).

According to Supreme Court Doctrine, Which of the Following Statements