Question

1. one way that congress has used its spending authority over the years is to

a) allow the president to use the line - item veto in specific situations
b) eliminate the presidents authority to impound funds
c) force witnesses to appear before congressional committees
d) require local governments to follow specific regulations when giving money to those governments

Explanation:

Congress has the power of the purse. When it gives money to local governments, it can attach strings (specific regulations) to that funding. This is an exercise of its spending authority. The line - item veto (a) was a power the president had but was later struck down in part. The elimination of impoundment (b) was a response to executive overreach. Forcing witnesses (c) is related to Congress's investigatory powers, not spending.

Answer:

d) require local governments to follow specific regulations when giving money to those governments