Population has grown as such a rapid pace during the past 40 years that the world cannot produce enough food to prevent famines from occurring

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.

Why did the framers settle on a single, as opposed to a three-person, executive?

a. They realized that one person would act more decisively, yet still be constrained by checks and balances. b. The president would not play a significant role in the legislative process. c. The president would not have the power of the veto. d. They feared that three individuals would not provide a unified voice for the government.