Consider a Situation in Which Congress Is Not Pleased with the Direction

question 49

Multiple Choice

Consider a situation in which Congress is not pleased with the direction taken by a federal agency. How can Congress punish or otherwise exert control over that agency?

• A) By cutting its budget
• B) By deflecting interest to another issue
• C) By confirming a nominee to a top agency post
• D) By implementing one of the agency's programs
• E) By asking for a pocket veto

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Specialized sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Gustatory System

The sensory system responsible for the perception of taste and flavor, involving the taste buds on the tongue and other related neural pathways.

Taste Cells

Specialized sensory receptor cells located within the taste buds of the tongue, capable of detecting different tastes like sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami.

Molecular Substance

A chemical composition made up of molecules, which are groups of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.