The 2002 investigation into terrorist threats to the United States by the joint intelligence committees of Congress is an example of what constitutional function?
a. Oversight
b. Appointment
c. Impeachment
d. Electoral
e. Casework
Answer: A
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a. alcohol vendors. b. churches. c. minor parties. d. women. e. courts.
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A) Congress B) natural-born citizens C) a few reasonable men D) the people E) the collective citizenry
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