Increased Scrutiny: This term describes when federal agencies face closer examination and monitoring by Congress due to concerns about their actions, decisions, or effectiveness.
Checks and Balances: The concept of checks and balances refers to the system in which different branches of government (like Congress and executive agencies) have powers that limit each other's authority.
Legislative Intent: Legislative intent refers to the purpose or objective behind a law as understood by those who passed it. When conducting oversight, Congress often seeks to determine whether federal bureaucracies are acting in line with legislative intent.