Which of the Following Statements About Congressional Oversight of the Bureaucracy

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about congressional oversight of the bureaucracy is MOST accurate?

• A)The number of oversight hearings has decreased over time as the bureaucracy has expanded.
• B)Although the number of oversight hearings has increased over time as the bureaucracy has expanded, the extent of oversight does depend somewhat on which party controls the White House.
• C)The number of oversight hearings has remained constant over time, despite the fact that bureaucracy has expanded.
• D)Oversight has been eliminated as a result of a 2012 Supreme Court decision.

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