Congress which is a part of the Legislative Branch of the government, checks the president and the executive branch to keep them from overstepping their power.
Oversight Function
Oversight Function
Oversight Function
Oversight Function
It is called the oversight function.
Congress has the power of legislative oversight, which allows it to check on how the executive branch is administering the law. Executive, legislative, and judicial are the three branches of the U.S. government.
auditing the financial expenditures of the executive branch and federal agencies
Oversight Function
The army falls under the jurisdiction of the executive branch of government. The President, as the commander-in-chief, is ultimately responsible for the army. However, the legislative branch, specifically the Congress, has the power to declare war, appropriate funds for the military, and provide oversight.
Congress is part of the Legislative branch of government.
legislative oversight
Congress IS the legislative branch.