One of the Biggest Differences Between a Cabinet-Level Department (Agency)

question 56

Multiple Choice

One of the biggest differences between a cabinet-level department (agency) and an independent regulatory commission is that ______.

• A) the president may not remove a commissioner of an independent regulatory commission because of policy disagreements
• B) independent regulatory commissions are part of the judicial branch
• C) an independent regulatory commission does not make policy
• D) only cabinet department heads are confirmed by the Senate

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