Unit 2 Free-Response Questions: Prompt 3 — Unit test
Question 3 • AP US Government and Politics
Several media outlets report that a cabinet secretary has authorized the use of department funds for projects that are not part of the department’s legislative mandate.Which of the following is the most likely congressional response to these news reports?
Answer
A
Congress appoints a new cabinet secretary to replace the current one.
B
Congress begins impeachment proceedings to remove the cabinet secretary from office.
C
Congress appropriates additional funds to compensate the agency for the lost resources.
D
Congress holds a committee hearing to question the cabinet secretary about the expenses.
Explanation
Congress oversees executive agencies and can investigate how they use funds. A committee hearing would let lawmakers question the cabinet secretary about whether the spending was authorized and appropriate. Congress does not directly appoint cabinet secretaries, and impeachment is generally not the most likely response to these reports alone.
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