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amal

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Which of the following is one way Congress can exercise control over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?
 
  a. by issuing executive orders
  b. by issuing reports through the Office of Management and Budget
  c. by nominating appointees to key positions in federal agencies
 d. by confirming appointees to key positions in federal agencies

Question 2

The central clearance system serves what purpose?
 
  a. ensuring that the actions of agencies and departments are in line with the president's goals
  b. aiding Congress in investigating the actions of agencies and departments
  c. reigning in uncontrollable spending
 d. ensuring that presidential nominees to key positions in the executive branch are confirmed by the Senate



jesse.fleming

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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