Question

Every department in the executive has a congressional committee charged with oversight powers

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation:

Congressional Oversight by the U.S. Congress is done to ensure that the executive arm of government does not exceed its mandate. To this end, there is a Congressional committee charged with oversight powers for each of the 15 departments in the executive.

These committees conduct investigations into the conduct of these departments and when necessary holds hearings to hear reports of departmental activities.