- Giving this to a witness means that he or she is free from the threat of prosecution.
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- Congressional committees may punish people who refuse to testify by
holding them in contempt.
issuing a subpoena.
arresting them for perjury.
giving them immunity.
- Through this power, Congress can check on how the executive branch is administering the law.
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issuing a subpoena.
arresting them for perjury.
giving them immunity.
legislative oversight
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subpoena