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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wwics: Congressional Oversight: Rules of the Road Less Traveled

For Students 9th - 10th
This extremely well-written article is a thorough description of the powers, responsibilities and inherent problems of the current congressional oversight system. It is easily read and well organized. (Oct. 24, 2004)
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Congress Oversight Power

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This excellent site from the University of Groningen provides a clear overview of the oversight function of Congress. Related American History links include text, essay, and biographical resources.
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Fas: Proposals to Enhance Congressional Oversight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Federation of American Scientists. After the Clinton Administration's experiences with Bosnia and Somalia, Congress sought to increase its legislative powers in military involvements and peacekeeping. The...