Holding the BUREAUCRACY Accountable [AP Gov Review Unit 2 Topics 14-15 (2.14-15)]

What is one way Congress exercises oversight over federal bureaucratic agencies?

• Issuing executive orders to change agency policies.

• Appointing new agency heads to align with congressional goals.

• Holding committee hearings to question agency officials.

• Declaring agency rules unconstitutional through judicial review.

How can Congress influence the actions of federal agencies through its "power of the purse"?

• By directly vetoing agency regulations.

• By decreasing funding for agencies that do not align with congressional intent.

• By appointing new directors to agencies.

• By issuing judicial injunctions against agency actions.

Which of the following is a formal power the President can use to influence the federal bureaucracy?

• Declaring agency actions unconstitutional.

• Holding public referendums on agency policies.

• Appointing new heads of agencies who support the President's agenda.

• Directly passing laws to override agency regulations.

How can a President use an executive order to influence the federal bureaucracy?

• To remove Supreme Court justices who oppose bureaucratic actions.

• To directly amend the Constitution to grant more power to agencies.

• To mandate specific actions or policies for federal agencies to implement.

• To initiate impeachment proceedings against agency officials.