Obstacles to influence that may limit access to participation are referred to as

Which of the following is NOT an example of congressional oversight?

a. Committee inquiries and hearings b. Senate advice and consent for presidential nominations c. House of Representatives impeachment proceedings and Senate trials d. Override of a presidential veto e. Formal consultations with and reports from the President

When are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

a. when an agency is creating environmental regulations b. when an agency is under congressional investigation c. when an agency is implementing a law that contains ambiguity d. when an agency is elevated to the status of a cabinet department