Which of the following statements about external support for federal bureaucracies is LEAST accurate?
A. Federal agencies must be wary of the media, because their tendency to report negative stories might harm the agencies' standing.
B. Federal agencies have found that they can wield more power if they maintain a favorable public image.
C. Federal agencies try to cultivate cordial relations with the president.
D. Federal agencies find it important to maintain good relations with the constituency they are supposed to oversee or regulate.
E. As elements of the executive branch, federal agencies have no need to maintain a good relationship with Congress.
Answer: E
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