Which of the Following Statements About Congressional Oversight of the Bureaucracy

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about congressional oversight of the bureaucracy is most accurate?

• A) The number of oversight hearings has decreased over time as the bureaucracy has expanded.
• B) While the number of oversight hearings has increased over time as the bureaucracy has expanded, the extent of oversight does depend somewhat on which party controls the White House.
• C) The number of oversight hearings has remained constant over time despite the fact that bureaucracy has expanded.
• D) While the number of oversight hearings has increased over time as the bureaucracy has expanded, the extent of oversight does not depend on which party controls the White House.
• E) Oversight has been eliminated as a result of a 2012 Supreme Court decision.

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