Which of the Following Agencies Is Most Removed from Presidential

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following agencies is most removed from presidential control?

• A)the Department of Defense
• B)the Department of Justice -Consider This: The Department of Justice resides in the executive branch,giving the president more control over personnel decisions than in other branches or independent commissions.
• C)the Environmental Protection Agency
• D)the Federal Reserve Board

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Definitions:

Preferred Shareholders

Preferred shareholders are investors who own shares of a company's stock with preferential rights over common stock, particularly in dividend payments and upon liquidation.

Common Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them rights to dividends and a say in company matters through voting.

Bondholders

Individuals or institutions that hold the debt securities issued by corporations or governments, thus lending them money in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Stock Investment

The act of spending money to purchase shares in a company, aiming to earn dividends or sell the shares at a higher price for profit.