The issuance of a(n) ________ is an example of an administrative agency's investigative powers.

A) subpoena
B) complaint
C) writ of certiorari
D) writ of mandamus
E) interlocutory appeal

Enabling statutes grant executive power to agencies to investigate potential violations of rules or statutes.Many times,companies cooperate with agencies and voluntarily furnish information.Other times,however,agencies must use their investigative powers,defined in their enabling legislation,to gather information.Such powers typically include the power to issue a subpoena.A subpoena is an order to appear at a particular time and place and provide testimony.