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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > legislative studies > contempt of Congress
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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > United States Congress > principles of government > powers of Congress > contempt of Congress
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > United States Congress > congressional procedures > powers of Congress > contempt of Congress
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > United States Congress > powers of Congress > contempt of Congress
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > United States Congress > congressional procedures > contempt of Congress

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contempt of Congress  

Definition(s)

  • A person who refuses to testify or to produce documents demanded by a congressional committee risks being cited for contempt of Congress, a criminal offense. This ability to punish for contempt reinforces the congressional investigations process. [Source: Congress A to Z; Contempt of Congress]

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