6.2 - Investigations and Oversight
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the legislative veto declared unconstitutional?
It violated First Amendment rights.
It prevented bills from receiving fair consideration.
It violated the separation of powers.
It favored the interests of the majority party.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the legislative veto allow Congress to do?
void executive orders of the president
cancel actions of executive agencies
prevent laws signed by the president from going into effect
reject the president's budget
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following can a congressional committee do during an investigation?
require witnesses to testify under oath
pardon officials found guilty of wrongdoing
convict officials of a crime
indict officials for misdemeanor offenses
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can happen to witnesses who lie under oath in a congressional hearing?
They can be prosecuted for contempt.
They can be granted immunity.
They can be censured.
They can be prosecuted for perjury.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What legal tool can a congressional committee use to require a witness to appear at a hearing?
writ of habeas corpus
subpoena
warrant
bill of attainder
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who now has the sole power to conduct ethics investigations of top officials?
special prosecutor
independent counsel
Speaker of the House
attorney general
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A congressional committee can hold someone in contempt of Congress for
refusing to testify.
directing harsh language at committee members.
refusing to accept immunity.
willfully providing false evidence.
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