Oversight and investigations
CLEP American Government, Chapter 10 Oversight and investigations Congress may investigate matters connected to legislation, appropriations, and institutional responsibilities. Subpoenas and hearings support information gathering, subject to constitutional rights, privileges, and judicial enforcement questions. Investigative power is implied from Congress's legislative responsibilities: lawmakers need information to legislate, appropriate, and evaluate administration. Committees use hearings, document […]
Impeachment
CLEP American Government, Chapter 10 Impeachment The House impeaches by approving charges; the Senate tries the case, and conviction requires two-thirds of senators present. Impeachment is separate from criminal prosecution. The House's approval of one or more articles is impeachment; it is analogous to a formal accusation rather than a conviction. A House majority can […]
