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how are independent executive agencies similar to independent regulatory commissions?

a. both are designed to limit the presidents direct control over their activities.

b. both operate as part of the judicial branch of the federal government.

c. both create and enforce their own rules and regulations outside of congressional control.

d. both are smaller parts of much larger executive departments.

Explanation:

• Option A: Independent executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions are both independent from the president's direct control to some extent. Independent executive agencies (like NASA) and independent regulatory commissions (like the FCC) have more autonomy, so this option is correct.
• Option B: Both are part of the executive branch, not the judicial branch. So B is wrong.
• Option C: They are subject to congressional oversight, not "outside of congressional control". So C is wrong.
• Option D: Independent executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions are not parts of larger executive departments; they are independent entities. So D is wrong.

Answer:

A. Both are designed to limit the president's direct control over their activities.