Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor That Limits

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits a president's control over the bureaucracy?

• A)The vast size of the administrative state
• B)The historical shift from patronage to civil service
• C)Congressional influence over executive agencies
• D)Inability of presidents to properly screen their appointees

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