Congressional Investigations
/ˌkɒŋɡrəˈʃənəl ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official inquiries conducted by a congressional committee to investigate matters within legislative or oversight jurisdiction.
Congressional investigations are often used to oversee executive actions and enforce laws.
Forms
- congressional investigations
- congressional investigation
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Commentary
Congressional investigations are a critical tool of legislative oversight and must balance inquiry with constitutional limits on separation of powers.
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