The Congressional Function in Which Congress Monitors Federal Agency Performance

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Congressional function in which Congress monitors federal agency performance and holds hearings to inquire about agency policies and decisions is ________________.

• A) confirmation of appointees
• B) ratification of treaties
• C) impeachment
• D) oversight
• E) casework

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Definitions:

Specialize

When individuals or businesses focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to increase efficiency and output quality.

Comparative Advantage

Being able to manufacture a good or provide a service with a smaller opportunity cost than that of competing individuals, companies, or nations.

Absolute Advantage

The capacity of an entity to create a product or offer a service more effectively than its rivals, utilizing fewer resources.

Absolute Advantage

A country's ability to produce a certain good more efficiently than another country can.