Which of the following is true about agencies that rise to the department level and gain a seat in the President's Cabinet?

A. They always have much larger budgets than those that do not rise to the department level.
B. They receive subpoena power and the ability to force Congress to hold hearings and votes.
C. They receive no special powers or privileges.
D. They receive a seat on the Senate Select Committee.


Answer: C

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