Which best describes an independent regulatory agency?
A. An agency which regulates consumer activity
B. An agency which is independent from companies and regulates them
C. An agency independent from the consumers which conducts reviews
D. An agency independent from the government which regulates public company activity
E. An agency which is affiliated with the government and regulates consumer safety
Answer: D. An agency independent from the government which regulates public company activity.
Explanation: Independent regulatory agencies are independent from the government and enforce rules and regulations for the benefit of the public (not for companies or government).
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a. through Constitutional Amendment b. through judicial review c. through writ of certiorari d. through filing an amicus curiae brief
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A) the elite B) political figures C) the Constitution D) the rule of law E) public opinion