Asked by Trinity O'Neill-Torres on Jun 04, 2024

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Which of the following is a false statement 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 United States Senate.
C) The United States president may remove commissioners of federal independent agencies without cause.
D) No more than a simple majority of an independent agency can be members of any single political patty.
E) The agencies are generally not located within any department.

Federal Independent Agencies

Agencies that exist outside of the federal executive departments (those headed by a Cabinet secretary) and are designed to enforce and regulate specific matters.

Board of Commissioners

A group of elected or appointed members who oversee the administrative and legislative functions of a county or local government.

  • Differentiate between executive agencies and independent agencies, including their respective categories.
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Jackson SavageJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Commissioners of federal independent agencies serve fixed terms and cannot be removed except for cause.