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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
What Congress Can and Cannot Do. Congress is not allowed to do everything! The Constitution grants many important powers to Congress such as the power to coin money, declare war, and provide a military.The Constitution also says some things that Congress CANNOT do.ell which statements are true and which ones are false. 1. Written powers specifically given to Congress by the Constitution, such as the power to declare war, are called enumerated powers. True. False. 2. Implied powers are general powers that are stated in the Constitution but are not clearly outlined.