Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Independent

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe independent agencies?

• A)They have a more narrow area of responsibility than that of cabinet departments.
• B)Their heads are appointed by an independent commission.
• C)They include organizations like the CIA and NASA.
• D)They sometimes exist independently of cabinet departments.
• E)Their heads are appointed by the president.

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Definitions:

Federal Income Tax

A charge imposed by the national government on the yearly income of persons, businesses, trusts, and other legal bodies.

FICA-OASDI

Refers to the Social Security portion of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, funding retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

FUTA

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act, legislation that imposes a payroll tax on businesses to fund state workforce agencies.

SUTA

Refers to the State Unemployment Tax Act, a tax imposed by individual states on employers to fund unemployment benefits.