Which of the Following Is Involved When an Agency Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is involved when an agency is referred to as a "captured" agency?

• A) A belief that agency officials are unduly influenced by past ties to the industry regulated by the agency.
• B) A belief that agency officials are unduly influenced by their political party.
• C) A belief that agency officials are unduly influenced by politicians in the state in which the agency is located.
• D) A belief that agency officials are unduly influenced by politicians in states most affected by the regulations put out by the agency.
• E) A belief that agency officials are unduly influenced by the desires of Congress.

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