The president and executive departments must go to Congress for needed legislation and appropriations. How can Congressional committees exercise power in domestic affairs?

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Congressional committees have the power to control the flow of legislation and appropriations, which are necessary for the executive departments to carry out their domestic policies. By giving or withholding these resources, the committees can exercise significant influence over the president and executive agencies. The other choices, namely giving or withholding audience to the president or vote in a future election, are not direct ways for committees to exercise their power in domestic affairs.

The President and Executive Departments Must Go to Congress for Needed