Which is a major reason that independent agencies were set up outside of the Cabinet departments?
a. to create a system of checks and balances
b. because they do not fit well within Cabinet departments
c. so they would be independent of the federal government
d. so they could communicate more easily with news agencies
Ans: b. because they do not fit well within Cabinet departments
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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