Briefly Explain the Three Main Oversight and Personnel Functions of Congress

question 77

Essay

Briefly explain the three main oversight and personnel functions of Congress that are mentioned in the text. Why are these functions crucial to the operation of the federal government as a whole?

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Definitions:

Demographers

Experts who study population dynamics, including birth rates, death rates, aging, and migration, to understand how populations change over time.

Older Population

Refers to individuals in a society who are considered elderly, often defined as those 65 years of age and older, with specific needs and challenges.

Aged 65

Refers to individuals who have reached the age of 65 years, often considered the beginning of old age or retirement age in many societies.

Elderly

Individuals who are advanced in age, often defined as being 65 years old or older, and may have specific social, health, and economic considerations.