Congressional Investigations

The video explores the role of congressional investigations, which are not explicitly stated in the U.S. Constitution but are implied through the Necessary and Proper Clause. It discusses historical and modern examples of investigations, such as the Ku Klux Klan and the opioid crisis, and explains that while Congress can investigate, it cannot bring criminal charges. The video also highlights the limits of congressional investigations and questions their political nature.

What clause in the U.S. Constitution implies that Congress has the power to conduct investigations?

• Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

Which of the following is NOT a historical example of a congressional investigation?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The Watergate scandal

• The banking industry's practices leading to a financial crisis

• The activities of the Ku Klux Klan

Why are congressional investigations conducted today?

• To enforce criminal charges

• To replace the Department of Justice

• To gather information for proposed laws

• To investigate private citizens

Which entity is responsible for bringing criminal charges based on congressional investigation findings?

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

• The Supreme Court

• The Department of Justice

• The President

What is one limitation of congressional investigations?

• They cannot investigate public officials

• They cannot investigate private citizens

• They cannot gather evidence

• They cannot hold hearings