What are some of the ways Congress has played an oversight role in foreign policy making? How successful has Congress been at performing this function? What factors lead to better and worse oversight by Congress?

What will be an ideal response?

Answers may include passing procedural legislation such as the War Powers Resolution, the Case–Zablocki Act, and the Boland Amendment. Other oversight roles might include more formal powers, such as the power of the purse and influencing spending on international programs. Exemplary answers could discuss fact-finding missions, such as those to the Middle East in recent years.

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to the textbook, which of the following organizations was created by interest group entrepreneurs?

a. the American Association of Retired People (AARP) b. the Carpenters & Joiners Union c. EMILY's List d. the National Association of Realtors e. the National Rifle Association

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