power of the purse
Example Sentences
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But Congress has two more traditional and frequently used oversight tools at its disposal: oversight hearings and the power of the purse.
From Salon
But perhaps the most powerful tool that Congress has is its power of the purse, outlined in Article 1 of the Constitution.
From Salon
But Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett rejected this contention, particularly when those “affairs” implicate “the core congressional power of the purse.”
From Slate
“It is deflating, and it is unfortunate that Congress is not defending the power of the purse,” said Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, during Monday’s press conference.
From Los Angeles Times
Article 1 of the Constitution gives the power of the purse to Congress.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
