Which statement best explains how Congress uses its power of the purse to facilitate oversight of executive departments?
a) By directly controlling the budget allocation for executive departments, Congress can influence their activities and hold them accountable.
b) Congress conducts regular audits of executive departments to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.
c) Through the power of the purse, Congress appoints oversight committees to monitor the actions of executive departments.
d) Congress enacts legislation to limit the scope of executive authority within departments, enhancing oversight capabilities.