When Members of Congress Wait Until There Is a Crisis

question 46

Multiple Choice

When members of Congress wait until there is a crisis before taking action in addressing problems in the bureaucracy, they are engaged in:

• A) fire alarm oversight.
• B) judicial oversight.
• C) police patrol oversight.
• D) advice and consent oversight.
• E) executive oversight.

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Definitions:

Express Contract

A contract in which terms are explicitly stated and agreed upon by the parties, either orally or in writing.

Mutual Agreement

A common understanding or an arrangement that is accepted by all parties to a transaction or contract.

Mixed Goods-Services

Mixed goods-services refer to transactions that involve a combination of tangible products and intangible services in a single offering to consumers.

Federal Government

is the national government of a federal state, which holds the authority over the entire nation, distinct from state or local governments.