10
QuizMultiple Choice

The Federal Bureaucracy

Question 10 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

Answer
A
Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.
B
Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
C
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
D
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.

Explanation

Regulatory agencies create rules for businesses and enforce those rules, often through inspections or penalties. Cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury carry out broader government functions that can support business and economic activity. Therefore, choice B correctly describes the difference.

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