Which type of federal agency is designed to regulate specific areas of the economy, operating with a degree of independence from presidential and congressional influence?

A Cabinet department

B Government corporation

C Independent regulatory commission

D Executive agency

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Independent regulatory commissions, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), are insulated from direct political pressure to ensure impartial regulation.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which type of federal agency is designed to regulate specific areas of the economy, operating with a degree of independence from presidential and congressional influence?" is Option C: Independent regulatory commission.

The other options — A) Cabinet department, B) Government corporation, D) Executive agency — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Independent regulatory commissions, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), are insulated from direct political pressure to ensure impartial regulation.

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Which type of federal agency is designed to regulate specific areas of the economy, operating with a degree of independence from presidential and congressional influence?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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