What are some of the major means Congress has to oversee the executive branch? Which of these seem to be most and least effective in the modern Congress? Overall, is the oversight process effective?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should identify and describe some of the major oversight tools of Congress: hearings investigations, the legislative veto, mandatory reports, nonstatutory controls, inspectors general, appropriations, and impeachment. They should then make a clear argument supported by evidence from the text about both which specific tools are more/less effective and the overall effectiveness of the oversight process.
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A) the fusion of executive and judicial power. B) legislative control of the budget. C) constitutional limits on executive power. D) the separation of executive and legislative power.
According to Waltz, how should the United States, Europe, and Israel react to Iran's nuclear activities?
a. attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities b. send in ground troops to overthrow the Iranian regime c. set up an immediate oil embargo d. execute precision strikes against a handful of critical nodes in Iran's nuclear weapons production chain e. continue diplomatic negotiations and drop current sanctions
The development of organized religion pulled lawmaking power away from kings because ______.
A. of the urge to sacrifice divine leaders B. religion is the opiate of the masses C. separate priesthoods developed with substantial influence over acceptable behavior D. pious behavior is dull
How many presidents were assassinated while in office?
A) two B) three C) four D) six E) eight