8. Which of the following is an important area of legislative oversight? A) approving major executive appointments B) enacting regulatory legislation C) committee hearings on legislation D) control of the agenda by the legislative majority 9. According to Edmund Burke, a legislator: A) should attempt to represent the majority view of his constituency. B) should make policy decisions on the basis of his intellect and conscience. C) should represent and support his political party. D) should be guided by the national interest. 10. A legislative ombudsman is an independent agency that assists in: A) judicial review. B) legislative oversight of the administration. C) policy implementation. D) supervision of the military