Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system? States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.

State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.

The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.

The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.

Which of the following statements best illustrates an argument on whether congress is effective on providing oversight of the bureaucracy? a. congress is very effective in providing oversight of the bureaucracy. b. congress is not very effective in providing oversight to the bureaucracy because they lack the technical expertise and they are part of the iron triangles that create a relationship with the bureaucracy and interest groups to show more a. congress is very effective in providing oversight of the bureaucracy. b. congress is not very effective in providing oversight to the bureaucracy because they lack the technical expertise and they are part of the iron triangles that create a relationship with the bureaucracy and interest groups to further their own interests and not necessarily the public interest. c. congress provides effective oversight of the bureaucracy through the budgetary process. d. congress is not effective in providing oversight because of the budget and enabling legislation.