The Department of Justice Was Recently Involved in a Scandal

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Department of Justice was recently involved in a scandal for secretly obtaining the phone records of reporters from the Associated Press.Which of the following options is available to Congress if it decides to investigate the scandal?

• A)The House of Representatives could pass a resolution ordering the Central Intelligence Agency to investigate the Department of Justice.
• B)The House Judiciary Committee has the authority to fire employees of the Department of Justice who were involved in the scandal.
• C)The House Judiciary Committee could decide to hold public hearings and call individuals from the Department of Justice to defend themselves publicly.
• D)Congress can declare the attorney general and president of the United States guilty of espionage and throw them in jail.
• E)The House Judiciary Committee can file criminal charges against the attorney general and have the Capitol Police arrest him or her.

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Definitions:

Misrepresentation

An untruthful assertion by one of the parties about a material fact.

Injured Third Party

An Injured Third Party refers to someone who is not part of a contract but suffers harm or loss due to the actions of one who is party to the contract.

Tortious Conduct

Involves actions or omissions that wrongfully harm others and may give rise to liability under tort law.

Principal Directly

Pertains to actions or decisions made by the main party involved in a contract or legal agreement, without intermediaries.