Consider a situation in which Congress is not pleased with the direction taken by a federal agency. How can Congress punish or otherwise exert control over that agency?
A) By cutting its budget
B) By deflecting interest to another issue
C) By confirming a nominee to a top agency post
D) By implementing one of the agency's programs
E) By asking for a pocket veto

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Cutting the budget is one of the most common ways in which Congress can punish or exert control over a federal agency. This reduces the agency's ability to carry out its mandate, and may force it to scale back or end certain programs. By doing so, Congress can signal its disapproval of the agency's actions and policies, and may encourage greater compliance in the future.

Consider a Situation in Which Congress Is Not Pleased with the Direction