The __________ works as Congress's eyes and ears by auditing, ...

[CBme]

The __________ works as Congress's eyes and ears by auditing, monitoring, and evaluating what agencies are doing with their budgets.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

Explain how democratic politics impedes the development of sound health care, environmental, and energy policies.Provide at least one example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss the fact that all of these areas are highly technical and the solutions are beyond the scope of knowledge of most citizens, but citizens still express their opinions with respect to proposed solutions.
2, Discuss the result of this processan uninformed electorate often rejectssound and sensible solutions agreed upon by experts in the field.
3, Explain that sound policy in these areas is usually rejected because it would involve expanding the scope of governmentan idea that the American public generally rejects.
4, Discuss at least one example.The best examples are health care reform and environmental policy surrounding global warming.

[CBme]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[marict]

Excellent