Which Executive Agency Has the Least Discretion, as a Result

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which executive agency has the least discretion, as a result of very detailed congressional legislation?

• A) the Consumer Product Safety Commission
• B) the Environmental Protection Agency
• C) the Internal Revenue Service
• D) the Department of Homeland Security
• E) the White House staff

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions used by a society to regulate individual behavior and maintain social order.

Protest Frequency

The rate or occurrence of public demonstrations expressing opposition to or support for a cause or policy.

Political Opportunism

The practice of politicians or political parties making decisions or taking positions for short-term gain rather than following consistent principles or ideology.

Resource Mobilization

Resource mobilization refers to the process by which social movements crystallize due to the increasing organizational, material, and other resources of movement members.