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Independent regulatory commissions, such as the Federal Reserve Board or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are designed to operate with a degree of independence from the President and Congress primarily to:

A Ensure partisan control over their decisions.
B Shield them from political pressure in performing their specialized functions.
C Allow them to directly propose legislation to Congress.
D Limit their authority only to advisory roles.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

These commissions are designed to be insulated from short-term political pressures, enabling them to make expert-based, consistent decisions regarding complex economic and regulatory matters without constant political interference.

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