When Members of Congress Gather Information About the Bureaucracy by Holding

question 86

Multiple Choice

When members of Congress gather information about the bureaucracy by holding hearings and questioning bureaucrats, they are engaged in ________.

• A) oversight
• B) stacking the deck
• C) policing
• D) investigating

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Definitions:

Federal Law

Legislation created by the national government of a country, applicable to all its constituents.

Consideration

Something of value exchanged between parties in a contract, serving as the incentive or reason for each party to enter into the agreement.

Under Seal

A legal term indicating that a document or agreement is officially secured, confidential, and may have legal implications if opened or disclosed improperly.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

A comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States, designed to standardize legislation across states.