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What was the outcome of Watkins v United States?

A
Congress did not have to respect witness’ rights.
B
The Constitution gave witnesses minimal rights.
C
Witnesses must testify but could not have a lawyer present.
D
Congress must respect witness’ rights just as a court would.
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
bankruptcy
B
eminent domain
C
direct tax
D
liberal constructionist
E
strict constructionist
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Which of the following is not a power of congress?

A
entitled
B
expressed
C
implied
D
inherent
5

Witnesses who do not tell the truth can be prosecuted for

A
impeachment.
B
impoundment.
C
perjury.
D
contempt.
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Why would a congressman be concerned with the voters in their home state?

A
The congressman does not take into consideration home state voters.
B
The congressman has to listen to the voters if he doesn’t want them to protest him.
C
The congressman must listen to the voters if he wants to be reelected.
D
The congressman needs to take into consideration his staff before the voters.
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MAIN IDEAS

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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MAIN IDEAS

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Congressional influence lawmakers’ decisions by controlling information and setting the lawmakers’ agendas.

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is the effort by interest groups to persuade officials to support their point of view.

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