Which of the Following Statements About the Congressional Power to Investigate

question 228

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the congressional power to investigate is incorrect?

• A) The power is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
• B) The power has been inferred from the power to legislate.
• C) Congress can compel witnesses to appear by subpoena.
• D) Ignoring a congressional subpoena can result in citation for contempt.
• E) Congress cannot sentence an individual in contempt to jail.

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