Question

Members of Congress are unhappy with the transportation department’s refusal to act on a recent law that was passed over a presidential veto. Which actions can Congress take? I. Reduce the funding for the agency II. Pass stricter punishments for failure to enforce existing laws III. Hold congressional hearings to investigate the lack of action within the agency IV. Create an executive order requiring the Transportation Department to enforce Federal Law. A) I only B) I And II only C) I And III only D) I, II, and III only

Answer 1

Answer: statements I, II, and III only

Answer 2

Option I and III only. Congress has the power to examine the reason behind the refusal of enacting a law by the Transportation department.  

It can investigate pending laws that need to be enacted or the laws which need amendment that best suit future purposes. This investigation can be set up by holding hearing sessions.

Congress is also vested with the power to distribute funds to federal departments. Transportation department is categorized under federal department.