How can Congress use it power of the purse to impact the agenda of the executive branch?
a. Congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented
b. Congress could eliminate executive departments or agencies
c. Congress could encourage the executive branch to find certain departments or agencies
d. Congress could force the executive branch to fund its own departments and agencies
e. Congress could impose conditions or restrictions on how funds are spent by the executive branch, directing spending towards specific programs or priorities
f. Congress could hold hearings and investigations to scrutinize the performance and budget of executive branch agencies, leading to greater accountability and potentially influencing future budget decisions
g. Congress could also use its power to approve or reject appropriations bills as leverage to negotiate with the executive branch on policy priorities
h. Congress could restrict funding for certain policies or initiatives proposed by the executive branch, effectively limiting the ability to implement them.