Federal oversight refers to the power or authority exercised by the federal government over states, local governments, agencies, or organizations. It involves monitoring and regulating their activities to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations.
Related terms
Supremacy Clause: The clause in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal laws take precedence over state laws when there is a conflict.
Checks and Balances: The system in which each branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial) has powers that limit the other branches' actions to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental responsibilities among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to avoid concentration of power in one entity.