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The Power to Investigate
The Investigation Process Standing or select committees can
investigate Investigations can lead to▪ New laws to deal
with a problem▪ Reforms in a
government program▪ Officials being fired
The Power to Investigate
Rights of Congressional Witnesses Subpoena – legal order to appear or
produce documents Perjury – lying under oath Contempt – obstructing the work of the
investigation Grant immunity to those testifying
Legislative Oversight
Power to review executive branch activities Congress can check to see how executive
branch is enforcing their laws“Pass It and Forget It Lawmaking”
Lawmakers do not have enough staff, time, or funds
Oversight does not win votes Legislation is too vague Committees favor the agencies they are to
oversee
Congressional Investigations and Oversight
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