The Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Smithsonian

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution are examples of

• A) cabinet departments.
• B) independent executive agencies.
• C) independent regulatory agencies.
• D) government corporations.
• E) corporations subject to regulation.

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