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Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Powers of Congress: Enforcement Powers: Part 3
The investigative powers of Congress are inherent powers that compel people to share information and make enforcement of legislation possible.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 29:investigative Power of Congress
Congress conducts investigations into many issues. Recently it has initiated more special investigative commissions, and this role has become as important as its lawmaking role.