Author Question: What are independent regulatory commissions, and why are they removed from presidential and ... (Read 86 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What are independent regulatory commissions, and why are they removed from presidential and congressional control?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Under the Lemon test, the government must not foster __________ between the state and religion.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

diesoon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Define independent regulatory commissions as units in the executive branch that make and enforce rules to protect the public interest, such as the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Communications Commission.
2, Note the ways that these agencies are removed from presidential and congressional control, including the fact that commissioners, once appointed, serve long terms and cannot be dismissed by the president.
3, Explain one or more reasons for commissions' independence, including the desire to insulate commissions from political influence.

Answer to Question 2

excessive entanglements