The Department of Justice Was Recently Involved in a Scandal

question 109

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 NOT available to Congress if they decide to investigate the scandal?

• A)Members of the House Judiciary Committee may investigate as part of their normal oversight duties.
• 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 may decide to punish the Department of Justice in future budget appropriations.
• E)Individual members of Congress may choose to investigate potential wrongdoing,especially if the affected reporters are their constituents.