The MOST visible indication of oversight is the

A) use of a unanimous Supreme Court opinion by the lower federal courts to generate public support for a particular policy.
B) use of the nullification power by the states to declare an act of the federal government unconstitutional.
C) use of public hearings before congressional committees and subcommittees.
D) size of the total national debt.

Oversight

The process of monitoring and directing activities or operations, often used in the context of government oversight over agencies and departments.

Public Hearings

Meetings where officials listen to the public's opinions and concerns before making decisions on policy, laws, or projects.

Congressional Committees

Smaller groups within the United States Congress, including the House of Representatives and the Senate, tasked with conducting hearings, examining and developing legislation, and performing legislative oversight in specific areas.