Because So Much of Local Government Involves the Delivery of Services

question 15

True/False

Because so much of local government involves the delivery of services, local interest groups devote a great deal of their attention to administrative agencies and departments.

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Definitions:

Federal Independent Agencies

Agencies that exist outside of the federal executive departments (those headed by a Cabinet secretary) and are designed to enforce and regulate specific matters.

Board of Commissioners

A group of elected or appointed members who oversee the administrative and legislative functions of a county or local government.

Issuing Permits

The administrative process of granting official permission for activities that are regulated, such as construction or business operations.

Conducting Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.