How can Congress use its power of the purse to impact the agenda of the executive branch?
A. Congress could encourage the executive branch to fund certain departments or agencies.
B. Congress could force the executive branch to fund its own departments and agencies.
C. Congress could eliminate executive departments or agencies.
D. Congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented.
D. Congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented.
By controlling the budget and deciding how government funds are allocated, Congress can deny funding for programs or initiatives proposed by the executive branch, effectively preventing them from being implemented. This gives Congress significant influence over the agenda of the executive branch and can be used as a tool to shape or steer policy in a direction favored by Congress.