Congress Uses a Variety of Methods to Keep Its Bureaucratic

question 67

Multiple Choice

Congress uses a variety of methods to keep its bureaucratic agents in line including ______.

• A) firing the head of independent agencies and regulatory commissions whenever Congress disagrees with them politically
• B) recalling petitions, public referenda, and other grassroots approaches
• C) executive vetoes
• D) hearings and investigations, mandatory reporting, and limitation riders

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Definitions:

Civil Citizenship

Relates to the status and duties of an individual as a member of a civil society, including rights, privileges, and responsibilities.

Political Citizenship

The status given to individuals within a state that enables them to engage in the political process, including rights, duties, and participation in government and society.

Female Suffrage

The right of women to vote in elections; it represents a critical milestone in the feminist movement and the fight for gender equality.

Legislative Assembly

An elected body of government that has the authority to make and change laws within a certain jurisdiction.