The ability of Congress to control the bureaucracy is evidenced when allegations were made that the IRS targeted conservative political groups and Congress responded by doing what?
A. Reducing funding for that agency
B. Adding additional staffing to study the issue
C. Authorizing a legislative veto against the IRS
D. Abolishing the IRS
E. Turning the authority of the IRS over to the president
Answer: A
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