Congressional oversight is often stereotyped as an opportunity for lawmakers to lash out at executive branch officials because of some scandal or mistake, but many lawmakers are advocates of the programs they oversee given these programs benefit their constituents back home. Thus, most oversight

A. is done in formal public hearings.
B. is aimed at trying to find ways to improve programs.
C. is aimed to mobilize voters.
D. is designed to influence committee chairmen.
E. is about demonstrating effectiveness to key executive branch officials.

Answer: B. is aimed at trying to find ways to improve programs.

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