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Investigative hearings

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Congressional hearings used to examine or investigate actions, policies, or conduct of government officials or agencies.

AP course connection

Topic 2.3: 2.3 Congressional Behavior

Unit 2

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