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One of the most important non-legislative functions of theU.SCongress is the power to investigate. This power is usuallydelegated to committees-either standing committees, specialcommittees set for a specific purpose, or joint committees(1)________consisted of members of both houses. Investigations are held to 　 　(2)________gather information on the need for future legislation, to test theeffectiveness of laws already passed, to inquire into the qualificationsand performance of members and officials of the otherbranches, and in rare occasions, to lay the groundwork for　　(3)________impeachment proceedings. Frequently, committees rely outside experts (4)________to assist in conducting investigative hearings and to makeout detailed studies of issues.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(5)________There are important corollaries to the investigative power.One is the power to publicize investigations and its results. Most 　 (6)________committee hearings are open to public and are reported widely in　　 (7)________the mass medi

A、Congressional investigations nevertheless represent(8)________one important tool available to lawmakers　to inform the citizenryand to arouse public interests in national issues.Congressional(9) ________committees also have the power to compel testimony fromunwilling witnesses, and to cite for contempt ofCongress witnesseswho refuse to testify and for perjury these who give false testimony. 　　　　　(10)________