Impoundment means that the president puts aside or refuses to spend the money Congress has appropriated for a certain purpose. For example, in 1803, President Jefferson refused to spend money set aside for new gunboats until a less-costly design could be built.
This action is an illustration of which presidential role?
A.)commander-in-chief of the armed forces
B.)representative of the nation
C.)chief agenda setter
D.)Chief executive

Question

Impoundment means that the president puts aside or refuses to spend the money Congress has appropriated for a certain purpose. For example, in 1803, President Jefferson refused to spend money set aside for new gunboats until a less-costly design could be built.
This action is an illustration of which presidential role?
A.)commander-in-chief of the armed forces
B.)representative of the nation
C.)chief agenda setter
D.)Chief executive