You deliver sworn testimony and you can be cited, sanctioned, and imprisoned for lying under oath during your testimony.
Congressional investigations can only be instituted by a Congresspersons. Therefore, you would have to convince your Congressperson that there was valid cause to institute one.
A hearing is more formal than an investigation.
accuracy
Congressional investigations are typically used to promote the political agenda of the party controlling the investigation. In many if not most cases, issues that have been the focus of congressional investigations were promoted by hyperbolic commentary from the party in opposition to the subject of the investigation. These investigations are often used by the controlling party as a political weapon to help divert attention of the public from more important issues, or as an attempt to persuade voters to react in favor to an issue of interest to the investigation controlling party.
Congress conducts investigations of companies and individuals by requesting testimony, related documents and other information.
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John Proctor and Reverend Hale initially begin the investigations in "The Crucible," believing in the innocence of those accused of witchcraft. However, as the trials progress, they realize the falsehood of the accusations and work to condemn them, ultimately condemning the trials themselves.
Yes, Congress has the power to hold congressional hearings. These hearings provide a platform for members of Congress to gather information, conduct investigations, and hold government officials and other individuals accountable for their actions. Congressional hearings can cover a wide range of topics and can have significant implications for policymaking and public accountability.
The church's attacks on heretics were called inquisitions. These were formal investigations and trials conducted by the church to identify and punish individuals who held beliefs contrary to its teachings.
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Obviously, the Salem Witch Trials tried a very different crime. But, other than that, the Salem Trials were very much like a normal civil trial today.