The administrative agencies:

are referred to as the unofficial "third branch of government."

J Which of the following statements is true about independent agencies?

The members of the independent agency are appointed by the chairperson of the executive agency.

The commissioners of the independent agency serve fixed terms and cannot be removed except for cause.

Independent agencies are generally located within one department.

Independent agencies can make rules covering a broad spectrum of industries and activities.

In _____ rule making, the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) allows an agency to decide whether public participation will be

allowed in rule-making proceedings with regard to "military or foreign affairs" and "agency management or personnel."

exempted

formal

informal

hybrid

Which of the following acts requires the federal agency to take the concerned individual's consent before disclosing any

information about the individual to other agencies or organizations?

Consumer Protection Act

Privacy Act

Government in Sunshine Act

Freedom of Information Act

General policy statements are exempted from rule-making procedures because they:

require speed and secrecy, which are incompatible with public notice and hearings.

have no binding impact on anyone.

are merely detailed statements of the agency's interpretation of an existing law.

are more difficult to justify in the eyes of the courts.