When the presidency and Congress are controlled by the same party, there is a lower likelihood of Congress engaging in oversight. This is because members of Congress may be more inclined to support their party's leader and agenda rather than scrutinizing their actions.

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Congress Is ______

Question 9

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Congress is ______.

A) more likely to engage in vigorous oversight when the presidency and Congress are controlled by the same party
B) more likely to engage in oversight when the public is not interested in the work of an agency
C) less likely to engage in oversight when the presidency and Congress are controlled by the same party
D) less likely to engage in oversight in an election year
E) more likely to engage in oversight in an election year

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