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CLEP American Government Practice Test
Multiple Choice
CLEP American Government
Multiple Choice Practice Test
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Which of the following is not an example of congressional oversight?
A
Committee inquiries and hearings
B
Override of a presidential veto
C
House of Representatives impeachment proceedings and Senate trials
D
Formal consultations with and reports from the President
E
Senate advice and consent for presidential nominations
Overriding a presidential veto is a power of Congress but not a power of oversight. Congressional oversight allows the legislature to keeps tabs on Executive performance, prevent waste and fraud, safeguard civil rights, and collect information crucial to the law-making process.
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