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legislative investigation

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A quick definition of legislative investigation:

A legislative investigation is when a group of people who make laws (called a legislature) look into something to help them make better laws. They can ask people to come talk to them and answer questions, and if someone doesn't do what they're asked, they can get in trouble. It's kind of like a court, but it's done by people who make laws instead of judges.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A legislative investigation is a formal inquiry conducted by a legislative body as part of its legislative authority. This means that a legislature has the power to investigate matters related to its legislative duties, such as the creation of laws and oversight of government agencies.

For example, a legislative body may conduct an investigation into allegations of corruption within a government agency or the misuse of public funds. During the investigation, the legislature has the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, cross-examine witnesses, and hold witnesses in contempt if they refuse to cooperate.

Another example of a legislative investigation is the impeachment process. In the United States, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official, such as the President, for "high crimes and misdemeanors." This process involves a formal investigation by the House Judiciary Committee, which may include the subpoenaing of witnesses and documents.

These examples illustrate how a legislative investigation is a powerful tool that allows a legislature to fulfill its duties and hold government officials accountable for their actions.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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