When Members of Congress Wait Until There Is a Crisis

question 38

Multiple Choice

When members of Congress wait until there is a crisis such as a natural disaster before acting to address problems in the bureaucracy, they are engaged in ________.

• A) fire alarm oversight
• B) judicial oversight
• C) advice and consent oversight
• D) police patrol oversight

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Definitions:

Fear of Heights

An anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme and irrational fear of high places, also known as acrophobia.

Claustrophobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of being enclosed in a small space or room and having no escape.

Triskaidekaphobia

The fear of the number thirteen, often associated with superstition or cultural beliefs about bad luck.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.