Concept Application Analysis Practice FRQ AP Test

The Trump . . . presidency has brought a flurry of changes—both realized and anticipated—to U.S. environmental policy. Many of the actions roll back Obama-era policies that aimed to curb climate change and limit environmental pollution, while others threaten to limit federal funding for science and the environment.

—Greshko, Parker, and Howard, National Geographic1

Describe a power Congress could use to address the issues discussed in the scenario.

In the context of the scenario, explain how the use of the congressional power described in part A can be affected by Congress’s interaction with the presidency.

In the context of the scenario, explain how the interaction between Congress and the presidency can be affected by linkage institutions.