Consider a situation in which Congress is not pleased with the direction taken by a federal agency. How can Congress punish or otherwise exert control over that agency?
A. By cutting its budget
B. By deflecting interest to another issue
C. By confirming a nominee to a top agency post
D. By implementing one of the agency's programs
E. By asking for a pocket veto
Answer: A
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