What Is an Independent Agency

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is an independent agency?

• A) an agency that was not created by a law passed by Congress
• B) an agency whose budget comes from outside funding
• C) an agency that is not part of any Cabinet department
• D) an agency that is not part of the government
• E) an agency entirely created by the president, independent of congressional action

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Definitions:

Self-Directed Practices

Activities or learning methods where individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, to diagnose their learning needs, formulate learning goals, identify resources for learning, choose and implement learning strategies, and evaluate learning outcomes.

Sleep Disorder

A medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal, which can significantly impact health and quality of life.

Allostatic Load

The cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events on the body's systems, which can affect overall health.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage of the stress response, also known as the "fight or flight" response, characterized by the body's immediate reaction to a perceived threat.