In general, congressional oversight of the executive branch
A. is weak, because Congress has no power over the budget of executive agencies.
B. is strong because it is a power enumerated by the Constitution.
C. is weak, because Congress has no recognized authority to change executive agency regulations.
D. has long since been accepted as a congressional power even though it is not enumerated.
E. is strong, as the Supreme Court has affirmed the legislature's authority to exercise such powers as the legislative veto.
Answer: D
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