Why Does the President Have Limited Control Over the Federal

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why does the president have limited control over the Federal Communications Commission compared to an executive department such as the Department of Education?

• A) Appointees serve for 14 years-longer than the president serves.
• B) It is a body that is controlled exclusively by Congress.
• C) There is no process for removing appointees to that body.
• D) Appointees serve lifetime terms.

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