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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Congressional Investigations' by Ernest J. Eberling provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most significant powers of the United States Congress: the power of inquiry. Written during a pivotal era in American political development, this work traces the historical evolution and legal foundations of congressional investigative authority from its roots in the British parliamentary tradition to its application in early 20th-century governance.Eberling meticulously analyzes the constitutional basis for legislative investigations, exploring the delicate balance between the government's need for information and the rights of individuals. The text delves into landmark legal cases and historical precedents that have shaped the scope of committee powers, including the authority to compel testimony and produce documents. By examining the practical application of these powers in various historical contexts, the author highlights the essential role of investigations in legislative oversight, policy formation, and institutional accountability.This foundational study remains a vital resource for students of constitutional law, political science, and American history. It offers deep insights into the mechanisms of the federal government and the enduring challenges of maintaining legislative efficacy within a system of checks and balances.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Congressional Investigations' by Ernest J. Eberling provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most significant powers of the United States Congress: the power of inquiry. Written during a pivotal era in American political development, this work traces the historical evolution and legal foundations of congressional investigative authority from its roots in the British parliamentary tradition to its application in early 20th-century governance.Eberling meticulously analyzes the constitutional basis for legislative investigations, exploring the delicate balance between the government's need for information and the rights of individuals. The text delves into landmark legal cases and historical precedents that have shaped the scope of committee powers, including the authority to compel testimony and produce documents. By examining the practical application of these powers in various historical contexts, the author highlights the essential role of investigations in legislative oversight, policy formation, and institutional accountability.This foundational study remains a vital resource for students of constitutional law, political science, and American history. It offers deep insights into the mechanisms of the federal government and the enduring challenges of maintaining legislative efficacy within a system of checks and balances.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Eberling, Ernest J. Congressional Investigations: A Study of the Origin and Development of the Power of Congress to Investigate and Punish for Contempt. New York, Columbia University Press; London, P.S. King & Son, Ltd., 1928. 452 pp. Original cloth with gilt to spine and front cover. Light shelfwear. Ex-library, with white location label to foot of spine, bookplate of Mechanics-Mercantile Library to front pastedown, perforated stamp to title, library stamps, date due slip to rear pastedown. Good. $50. * Contents: The origin and development of inquisitorial power to 1789; The influence of the Federal Constitution and early congressional procedure to 1827; Congressional practice and procedure between 1827 and 1876; Congressional practice since 1876; Statutory evolution of the inquisitorial power of Congress; Judicial review of the inquisitorial power of Congress; Roots of the present legislative law on contempts and committee proceedings in legislative investigations.…