Understanding Contempt of Congress

What event prompted the discussion on contempt of Congress in this lecture?

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A presidential election

• A new constitutional amendment

• A conflict between William Barr and the House of Representatives

Which article of the Constitution is associated with Congress's oversight powers?

• Article III

• Article I

• Article IV

• Article II

What was the significance of the Anderson vs. Dunn case?

• It abolished the electoral college

• It established the President's veto power

• It recognized Congress's implied power of contempt

• It limited the power of the judiciary

What are the three criteria for a legitimate subpoena according to the Wilkinson vs. United States case?

• It must be requested by a state governor, approved by Congress, and relate to national security

• It must be authorized, have a legislative purpose, and relate to the investigation

• It must be signed by the President, approved by the Senate, and published in the Federal Register

• It must be issued by the Supreme Court, have a judicial purpose, and be time-bound

What is one reason why referring a contempt case for prosecution might not be effective?

• Congress lacks the authority to issue subpoenas

• The Supreme Court must approve all prosecutions

• The Department of Justice may not pursue it

• The President can veto the prosecution

What is the 'slow roll' option for addressing contempt of Congress?

• Requesting a presidential pardon

• Holding a public referendum

• Going through the federal court system

• Issuing a public apology

What is the inherent contempt option?

• A process where Congress can detain individuals directly

• A judicial review process by the Supreme Court

• A method for the President to override Congress

• A diplomatic negotiation with foreign governments

What is a limitation of the inherent contempt process?

• It can only detain individuals for the length of the congressional term

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court

• It requires approval from the President

• It can only be used once per congressional term

What is the potential consequence of not addressing contempt of Congress?

• Loss of congressional authority

• Increase in presidential power

• Public protests

• Judicial intervention

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the lecture?

• Join a political party

• Write to their local representative

• Leave comments and share opinions

• Submit a formal complaint