Question

how can congress use its power of the purse to impact the agenda of the executive branch? (1 point)
congress could encourage the executive branch to fund certain departments or agencies.
congress could eliminate executive departments or agencies.
congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented.
congress could force the executive branch to fund its own departments and agencies.

Explanation:

The power of the purse gives Congress the ability to control government spending. By withholding funding for programs or plans proposed by the executive - branch, Congress can prevent their implementation. Encouraging the executive branch to fund certain things is not a direct use of the power of the purse. Congress cannot eliminate executive departments or agencies through the power of the purse alone. Forcing the executive branch to fund its own departments is not how the power of the purse works.

Answer:

Congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented.