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The Federal Bureaucracy — Unit test

Question 17 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

Answer
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They have larger staffs.
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They are more specialized.
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They maintain national security.
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They create rules and regulations.

Explanation

Independent executive agencies usually focus on a narrower, more specific area of government work than cabinet departments, which oversee broad policy areas. For example, NASA focuses on space exploration, while the Department of Commerce handles a wider range of economic responsibilities. Therefore, the correct choice is “They are more specialized.”

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