Which of the Following Statements Is True of Independent Agencies

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of independent agencies?

• A) They are headed by the president.
• B) They are a part of the executive branch of the government.
• C) They are headed by a board or commission.
• D) They are given authority only to enforce rules made by the Congress.

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Definitions:

Pacific Ring

A region encircling the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes, known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Fire

A rapid oxidation process, which is a chemical reaction resulting in the release of heat and light.

Island Arcs

Chains of islands formed close to continental margins over a subduction zone where one oceanic plate is forced under another.

Continental Plates

Large landmasses made of continental crust, floating on the viscous upper mantle of the Earth, and continually moving due to tectonic processes.