Which of the following statements about federal agencies is true?
a. They are typically eager to refer criminal cases to the Justice Department
b. They are conscious of the fact that the standards of proof for cases pursued by the Justice Department can be more easily met than if they handled the cases themselves
c. They are sometimes reluctant to refer cases to the Justice Department because it suggests a failure on the agency’s part, and may not lead to a successful resolution
d. They maintain full control over the disposition of cases even after they refer them to federal prosecutors
c. They are sometimes reluctant to refer cases to the Justice Department because it suggests a failure on the agency’s part, and may not lead to a successful resolution
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