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The Relationship Between Independent Agencies and Congress

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What is the primary role of independent agencies in the US government?

  1. To regulate specific industries or sectors

  2. To provide expert advice to the President and Congress

  3. To carry out specific functions that are not assigned to other branches of government

  4. To oversee the activities of other government agencies


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Independent agencies are established to perform specific functions that are not assigned to other branches of government. They are typically responsible for regulating specific industries or sectors, providing expert advice to the President and Congress, or overseeing the activities of other government agencies.

How are independent agencies created?

  1. By executive order of the President

  2. By an act of Congress

  3. By a joint resolution of Congress

  4. By a treaty ratified by the Senate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Independent agencies are created by an act of Congress. The act typically specifies the agency's mission, powers, and duties.

Who appoints the heads of independent agencies?

  1. The President

  2. The Senate

  3. The House of Representatives

  4. The Supreme Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President appoints the heads of independent agencies, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

How can Congress oversee independent agencies?

  1. By holding hearings and investigations

  2. By passing legislation to amend or repeal the agency's enabling statute

  3. By refusing to confirm the agency's head

  4. By all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Congress can oversee independent agencies by holding hearings and investigations, passing legislation to amend or repeal the agency's enabling statute, and refusing to confirm the agency's head.

What is the relationship between independent agencies and the President?

  1. The President appoints the heads of independent agencies

  2. The President can direct independent agencies to take certain actions

  3. The President can remove the heads of independent agencies for cause

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President appoints the heads of independent agencies, can direct independent agencies to take certain actions, and can remove the heads of independent agencies for cause.

What is the relationship between independent agencies and the courts?

  1. The courts can review the decisions of independent agencies

  2. The courts can overturn the decisions of independent agencies

  3. The courts can enforce the decisions of independent agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The courts can review the decisions of independent agencies, overturn the decisions of independent agencies, and enforce the decisions of independent agencies.

What are some of the challenges facing independent agencies?

  1. Political interference

  2. Lack of accountability

  3. Bureaucratic inertia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Independent agencies face a number of challenges, including political interference, lack of accountability, and bureaucratic inertia.

How can the challenges facing independent agencies be addressed?

  1. By strengthening the independence of independent agencies

  2. By increasing the accountability of independent agencies

  3. By reforming the bureaucratic processes of independent agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges facing independent agencies can be addressed by strengthening the independence of independent agencies, increasing the accountability of independent agencies, and reforming the bureaucratic processes of independent agencies.

What is the future of independent agencies?

  1. Independent agencies will become more powerful

  2. Independent agencies will become less powerful

  3. Independent agencies will remain the same

  4. It is too early to tell


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of independent agencies is uncertain. Some experts believe that independent agencies will become more powerful, while others believe that they will become less powerful. Still others believe that independent agencies will remain the same. It is too early to tell which of these predictions will come true.

Which of the following is an example of an independent agency?

  1. The Federal Reserve

  2. The Securities and Exchange Commission

  3. The Environmental Protection Agency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Reserve, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency are all examples of independent agencies.

What is the purpose of the Independent Agencies Appropriations Act?

  1. To provide funding for independent agencies

  2. To oversee the activities of independent agencies

  3. To reform the bureaucratic processes of independent agencies

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Independent Agencies Appropriations Act is to provide funding for independent agencies.

Which of the following is not a power of Congress over independent agencies?

  1. The power to hold hearings and investigations

  2. The power to pass legislation to amend or repeal the agency's enabling statute

  3. The power to confirm the agency's head

  4. The power to remove the agency's head for cause


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Congress does not have the power to remove the head of an independent agency for cause.

Which of the following is a challenge facing independent agencies?

  1. Political interference

  2. Lack of accountability

  3. Bureaucratic inertia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Independent agencies face a number of challenges, including political interference, lack of accountability, and bureaucratic inertia.

How can the challenges facing independent agencies be addressed?

  1. By strengthening the independence of independent agencies

  2. By increasing the accountability of independent agencies

  3. By reforming the bureaucratic processes of independent agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges facing independent agencies can be addressed by strengthening the independence of independent agencies, increasing the accountability of independent agencies, and reforming the bureaucratic processes of independent agencies.

What is the future of independent agencies?

  1. Independent agencies will become more powerful

  2. Independent agencies will become less powerful

  3. Independent agencies will remain the same

  4. It is too early to tell


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of independent agencies is uncertain. Some experts believe that independent agencies will become more powerful, while others believe that they will become less powerful. Still others believe that independent agencies will remain the same. It is too early to tell which of these predictions will come true.

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