Why does Congress create independent executive agencies?

A. To protect the public interest in a particular sector of the economy
B. To reinforce the role of the agencies in iron triangles
C. To create and implement rules that regulate private activity
D. To protect the agencies from partisan politics
E. To enable the agencies to exhibit neutral competency


Answer: D

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