Some Federal Agencies Do Not Have High Cabinet-Level Status but They

question 35

Multiple Choice

Some federal agencies do not have high cabinet-level status but they do report directly to the president. Such agencies, which include NASA and the Small Business Administration, are referred to as __________________.

• A) cabinet departments
• B) independent agencies
• C) administrative units
• D) congressional subdivisions
• E) inner circle agencies

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Definitions:

Sovereign States

Politically independent countries that have complete authority over their internal and external affairs, recognized by international law.

Act-of-State Doctrine

A principle in international law that holds that a nation is sovereign within its own borders and its domestic actions cannot be questioned by the courts of another nation.

Foreign Sovereign Nation

A foreign sovereign nation refers to a country that operates under its own autonomous government and is recognized as having complete authority over its territory and political affairs, separate from other nations.

Commercial Activities

Business operations or actions that are directly related to the exchange of goods, services, or anything of value between businesses or entities.