Question

Which statement best explains how Congress uses its power of the purse to facilitate oversight of executive departments?(1 point)
Responses

by deciding whether taxes will be raised
by deciding whether taxes will be raised

by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies
by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies

by approving presidential budget requests
by approving presidential budget requests

by withholding all money from executive departments and agencies

Answer 1

The statement that best explains how Congress uses its power of the purse to facilitate oversight of executive departments is:

**by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies.**

This reflects Congress's ability to influence the actions and priorities of executive departments through budgetary control, ensuring accountability and oversight.