2007-07-24 03:08:31 · 4 answers · asked by freddy_krueger1923 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The Senate in aid of legislation can request for the appearance of the Attorney General and in case the latter fails to appear, the Senate can declare him in contempt for defying a lawful order.
2007-07-24 03:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inherent contempt.
They can do it to anyone - and hold a trial without the justice department deciding to go forward with it.
2007-07-24 03:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Joe M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to bust the liberal hopes and dreams that they know the law...but NO..they cant he is in the executive branch and enjoys privilege from the Prez...they can not compel him to testify
2007-07-24 05:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by consrgreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for what?
2007-07-27 22:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋