Question

1. which of the following is a right of witnesses called to testify before a congressional hearing?

a) not to be forced to testify against themselves
b) to commit perjury
c) to refuse to testify
d) to require the committee to grant immunity

1. the supreme court found the legislative veto unconstitutional because

it violated individuals first amendment rights
b) it violated the constitutions commerce clause
c) it violated the separation of powers
d) it was an expressed, not an implied power

Explanation:

• Question 29:
• Option a: Witnesses have the right against self - incrimination (Fifth Amendment). They cannot be forced to testify against themselves.
• Option b: Committing perjury (lying under oath) is a crime, not a right.
• Option c: Witnesses are generally required to testify if subpoenaed (with some limited exceptions related to privilege, but not an absolute right to refuse).
• Option d: Witnesses do not have the right to require the committee to grant immunity. Immunity is a decision made by the relevant authorities (usually the prosecution) based on legal considerations.
• Question 30:
• Option a: The legislative veto was not about First Amendment rights (freedom of speech, religion, etc.).
• Option b: The commerce clause (Article I, Section 8) is about Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. The legislative veto issue was not related to this.
• Option c: The legislative veto violated the separation of powers. Congress (legislative) was using a mechanism that encroached on the executive's implementation and enforcement powers in an unconstitutional way.
• Option d: The issue was not about whether it was an expressed or implied power. The core problem was the violation of the separation of powers doctrine.

Answer:

1. A. not to be forced to testify against themselves
2. C. it violated the separation of powers