no
They are implied in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution
investigative powers
The non-legislative functions of Congress are the powers and responsibilities NOT related to passing laws. For example: impeachment power, confirmation power, and investigative power
Congress derives its investigative powers primarily from the Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 1, which grants Congress the authority to make laws and conduct oversight. This inherent power allows Congress to investigate matters related to its legislative functions, oversight of the executive branch, and the performance of government agencies. Additionally, various congressional rules and precedents further outline and facilitate these investigative powers.
General Accounting Office
yes
Citing its power to regulate businesses that engage in interstate commerce, Congress did apply the 1964 Civil Rights Act to employers larger than 14 employees. Congress established an investigative agency, the EEOC, and allowed individuakls and EEOC to sue in federal court.
implied power.
Congress has the power to tax
constituent power of congress
To oversee the executive agencies
The term that describes investigative journalists who write about injustice, unfairness, and corruption is muckrakers. Muckrakers are journalists who aim to expose societal issues and hold those in power accountable through investigative reporting. Their work often leads to social and political change.