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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

During a legislative session, a congressional committee decides to investigate the actions of a federal agency accused of mismanagement. The committee issues subpoenas requiring agency officials to testify and provide documents. The agency officials argue that the committee lacks the authority to compel their participation. Which of the following best describes the committee's authority to issue these subpoenas under its 'other powers'?

  • Federal agency officials are immune from congressional subpoenas unless criminal charges are filed.

  • The judiciary has the power to issue subpoenas for testimony and documents from federal agency officials.

  • Congressional committees can issue subpoenas with explicit authorization from the full House or Senate.

  • Congressional committees have inherent authority to conduct investigations and issue subpoenas to fulfill their oversight responsibilities.

Multistate Bar Examination
Constitutional Law
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