Exerting control refers to taking actions or measures to influence or exercise authority over something or someone. In relation to federal agencies, it involves using various means to direct their policies, decisions, or operations according to presidential preferences.
Related terms
Oversight: The act of monitoring or supervising federal agencies' activities to ensure they are functioning properly.
Policy Implementation: The process through which decisions made at higher levels (such as by the President) are put into action by government agencies.
Regulatory Authority: The power granted to federal agencies to create rules and regulations within their respective domains.