Consider a Situation in Which the President Who Makes the Agency

question 17

Multiple Choice

Consider a situation in which the president who makes the agency appointees is a Democrat. What would you expect of the bureaucracy in this scenario?

• A) There is likely to be a more forceful stance toward regulation.
• B) There is likely to be a more forceful withdrawal of regulation.
• C) It is not possible to predict, as there is no link between political affiliation and stance on regulation.
• D) There is likely to be an increase in regulations on health issues, while a Republican is more likely to issue regulations concerning food safety issues.
• E) There is likely to be an increase in regulations on food safety issues, while a Republican is more likely to issue regulations concerning health issues.

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