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What is the usual forum for congressional investigations?
Congress conducts investigations of companies and individuals by requesting testimony, related documents and other information.
The number of Congress members needed to be present to conduct business is referred to as a?
quorum
What protects members of Congress from suits for libel or slander arising out of their official conduct?
Speech and Debate Clause
What are six ways congress check the other branches of government?
Congress has the ability to impeach the President, and remove judges from office for improper conduct. Congress can also make laws and override a presidential veto of a bill. Congress also has the power to give approval on budget spending and approve judges and supreme court justices.
How many members of Congress must be present to conduct business?
The Constitution of the United States says that 2/3 of the Congressmen need to be present to do business. That means that 67 Senators and 291 House of Representatives need to be present during sessions.
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