The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an executive agency. As an executive agency, the FDA is subject to the authority of

A) no government official or entity.
B) the president.
C) state legislatures.
D) the U.S. Attorney General

Executive Agency

A government department or unit responsible for the execution of laws and policies, typically led by a non-elected official appointed by the government.

Food And Drug Administration

A federal agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating food safety, pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.

Authority

The legal right or power granted to an individual or organization to perform actions or make decisions in a particular domain.