A report from the One Hundred Fourth Congress indicated that the legislature had submitted a plan to balance the budget by 2002 (only to be vetoed by President Clinton). Further, a measure to give the president line-item veto authority was adopted in both houses. Finally, congressional bills regarding accountability as well as restrictions on unfunded mandates were passed and signed into law. Which of the following best describes the action demonstrated in the scenario above? a. Power of the purse
b. Presidential executive orders
c. Congressional impeachment hearings
d. Appointments to federal agencies