APFIVE A senator argues that congressional oversight of the bureaucracy is ineffective because bureaucrats are insulated from political pressure. Which of the following pieces of historical evidence refutes this argument?
Documented congressional hearings during the Watergate scandal, which exposed executive mismanagement and led to significant legislative reforms through active oversight.
The introduction of the Office of Management and Budget, primarily focused on budgetary allocations rather than direct oversight of agency conduct.
The appointment process for federal judges, which involves both the president and the Senate but does not pertain directly to bureaucratic oversight.
Routine floor debates in Congress that discuss policy issues but rarely involve examining bureaucratic performance in detail.
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