Why are bureaucratic agencies, despite being part of the executive branch, more accountable to the legislative branch?
a. They must be approved by the legislature in order to be hired.
b. They depend on the legislature for funding.
c. The legislature must approve all new programs before they are instituted.
d. It is the nature of the hierarchal system.
Answer: B
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