PSC 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: United States House Committee On The Judiciary, Enumerated Powers, Executive Privilege
28 Oct 2017
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(obama administration/secretary clinton testifies) (reagan administration- illegal and politically wrong activities) personal affairs > office the longest,chosen by states, the body with more prestige why? not an enumerated power (an important tool for investigations); potentially. District powers (from the constitution): all revenue bills originate here. Rules(not in the constitution): has more lenient rules for speech/debate, including. Filibuster: a particular senator uses thesis a political tool to delay. Senate- 100members (state equality) filibuster important things. and reputation, more relied opinions, more farther removed by the people. Congress part ii: separation of powers, congress checking the. Helps with oversight- evaluation on a bill passed. Several sc cases on investigation, which have ruled. Limits: investigating has to be tied could be invaded refuse. There are legislative investigations, differing from crimincal investigations (executive branch) and judicial charges; can be background for impeachment. Overlaps of criminal and congressional investigations can cause problems- attempting to get the same information will be difficult.
