In short, Judges and Congressmen are actually modeled on miniature kings, where basic monarchical principles (e.g. 'the King can do no wrong') apply. This is the origin of 'Contempt of Court', which actually has no root in the European legal system, but actually in the old systems where the king could declare anything he wanted while you were in his presence, his presence being called 'the court'.
[Wait until you learn about Absolute Immunity.](https://archive.md/LfAHI)
In short, Judges and Congressmen are actually modeled on miniature kings, where basic monarchical principles (e.g. 'the King can do no wrong') apply. This is the origin of 'Contempt of Court', which actually has no root in the European legal system, but actually in the old systems where the king could declare anything he wanted while you were in his presence, his presence being called 'the court'.
admiralty law
admiralty law
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