The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are

• A)independent agencies that answer to neither the president nor Congress.
• B)headed by the president.
• C)headed by the Senate Intelligence Committee.
• D)headed by the House Intelligence Committee.

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