Which of These Is NOT a Reason Why Presidents Have

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a reason why presidents have trouble managing the bureaucracy?

• A) Presidents have no say in the make-up of government agencies.
• B) The sheer size and complexity of the executive branch make it difficult to manage.
• C) Presidents have no say in the salary or tenure of most bureaucrats.
• D) Presidents are not always the only ones trying to influence bureaucrats.
• E) Bureaucratic agencies are heavily insulated from presidential influence due to their ties to strong interest groups.

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