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Congress' power to investigate comes from the Necessary and Proper Clause included in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution. This clause allows Congress additional powers as needed such as during an impeachment proceeding.

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Where does Congress power to investigate come from?

Congress' power to investigate comes from the Necessary and Proper Clause included in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution. This clause allows Congress additional powers as needed such as during an impeachment proceeding.


How many representatives are in congresss?

435


What power does congress have to investigate?

an implied power


Which region suffered the most from the Confederation Congresss lack of power in foreign affairs?

It is believed that the western region bore the most suffering due to lack of power by Confederation Congress.ÊThe economy of the region was the worst hit.


Does the Secret Service have more power than bodyguards?

The Secret Service has much more power then being body guards. They investigate counterfeit money, and investigate threats against the president, and also investigate electronic crimes.


What happened at the first and second continental congresss?

tons of stuff


What is congresss in charge of?

Congress = Legislative Branch = Law Making Body


Congress exercises its implied power to investigate by?

Using committees and subcommittees


Congresss power of the purse gives it control over how funds are or officially authorized and assigned to specific programs?

i dont know dude this site sucks it should have all the answers to questions aint that why its called ask or answer?


What power is given to Congress to investigate the executive branch?

Congress can impeach a president.


Can congresss force anyone to obey the laws it passed?

No. That's the President's job, as well as the Supreme Court.


The power to investigate and review activities of other government branches?

Congress does! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_oversight

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