How Can Congress Use Its Power of the Purse as a Check

question 69

Multiple Choice

How can Congress use its power of the purse as a check over the other two branches?

• A) Congress can balance the federal budget without interference from the other two branches.
• B) By cutting out wasteful spending by the executive branch, Congress can reallocate funds for more important priorities such as national security.
• C) By cutting out wasteful spending by the executive branch, Congress can reallocate funds to the judiciary.
• D) By freezing judges' salaries or cutting funding for federal agencies, Congress can then give the money directly to the states.
• E) By freezing judges' salaries or cutting funding for federal agencies, Congress can state its displeasure with the actions of the other branches and can maintain oversight of how policies are implemented.

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