How Does Congress Exercise Control Over Agencies and Departments in the Federal

question 76

Multiple Choice

How does Congress exercise control over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?

• A)by issuing executive orders
• B)by issuing reports through the Office of Management and Budget
• C)by nominating appointees to key positions in federal agencies
• D)by confirming appointees to key positions in federal agencies

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Definitions:

Credible Threats

Statements or signs that a negative action could realistically be taken, used as a strategy in negotiations or competitive situations.

Collusive Agreements

Arrangements between firms to limit competition and manipulate markets in their favor, often through setting prices or controlling supply.

Game Theory

A mathematical framework used for analyzing situations in which parties make decisions that are interdependent, often used in economics, political science, and psychology to predict outcomes in strategic interactions.

Four-Firm Concentration Ratio

The percentage of total industry sales accounted for by the top four firms in an industry.