Asked by Nachelle Culpepper on Jun 03, 2024

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Which of the following is a federal executive agency?

A) The National Science Foundation
B) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
C) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
D) The National Labor Relations Board
E) The Federal Communications Commission

Federal Executive Agency

An administrative agency of the federal government of the United States, acting under the direct authority of the President or the U.S. cabinet.

National Science Foundation

A federal agency in the United States that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

A U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

  • Identify the distinctions and classifications between executive and independent agencies.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The National Science Foundation is an executive agency (See Exhibit 4-1,"Major Administrative Agencies").