When members of Congress gather information about the bureaucracy by holding hearings and questioning bureaucrats, they are engaged in:

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Oversight refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of government programs, activities, and operations, which include the actions of the bureaucracy. Holding hearings and questioning bureaucrats are some of the ways that Congress exercises its oversight function.

When Members of Congress Gather Information About the Bureaucracy by Holding