Which of the Following Is False Regarding Federal Independent Agencies

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding federal independent agencies?

• A) Independent agencies are governed by a board of commissioners.
• B) The president appoints the commissioners of independent agencies with the advice and consent of the Senate.
• C) The commissioners may be removed in the discretion of the president.
• D) No more than a simple majority of an independent agency can be members of any single political party.
• E) The agencies are generally not located within any department.

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