Which of the Following Is False Regarding Executive Agencies at the Federal

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding executive agencies at the federal level?

• A) The administrative head of an executive agency is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the U.S. House of Representatives.
• B) Executive-agency heads may be discharged by the president at any time, for any reason.
• C) Executive agencies are usually under one of the cabinet-level departments.
• D) Executive agencies are generally located within the executive branch.
• E) Executive agencies tend to have responsibility for making rules covering a broad spectrum of industries and activities.

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