If Congress decides to delegate its authority, it will keep tabs on the agency it has delegated its authority to so as to make sure the agency is acting appropriately. This monitoring is also known as ______.

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Congressional oversight is the monitoring of agencies and programs that Congress has delegated authority to. Congress will ensure that the agency is acting within the bounds of the authority granted to it by Congress. This includes conducting investigations, holding hearings, and requesting reports from the agency.

If Congress Decides to Delegate Its Authority, It Will Keep