What Is the Biggest Reason That Congress Does Not Vigorously

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest reason that Congress does not vigorously pursue its oversight function?

• A)the sheer magnitude of the task
• B)its inadequacy as a means of controlling the bureaucracy
• C)its inadequacy as a means of controlling the power of the president
• D)its inadequacy in generating publicity for members of Congress
• E)its inadequacy as a means of controlling the judiciary

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Definitions:

Greatest Happiness

The foundational concept of utilitarianism that proposes actions are right if they aim to promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Beneficial Effects

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Utilitarian Prosecutor

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