The Performance of American Government: Checks and MinusesFree Press, 1972 - 372 pages |
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... Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 , Con- gress has concerned itself with the task , recognizing the need for con- tinuous review of administration or " legislative oversight . " Its purposes have been to check dishonesty and waste ...
... Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 , Con- gress has concerned itself with the task , recognizing the need for con- tinuous review of administration or " legislative oversight . " Its purposes have been to check dishonesty and waste ...
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... legislative veto of certain action by the executive ; and it sometimes requires committee clearance of administrative decisions . Standing committees hold hearings and conduct investigations ; they criticize and direct administration ...
... legislative veto of certain action by the executive ; and it sometimes requires committee clearance of administrative decisions . Standing committees hold hearings and conduct investigations ; they criticize and direct administration ...
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... Legislative Powers The legal basis for a president's powers over the legislative process has roots in the Constitution and has been generally supplemented by congressional action . Article II states that he " shall from time to time ...
... Legislative Powers The legal basis for a president's powers over the legislative process has roots in the Constitution and has been generally supplemented by congressional action . Article II states that he " shall from time to time ...
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