While legislation enacted in $1998$ granted the Bank of Japan new powers and greater autonomy, its critics contend that:

A$.$ its independence is limited since the Ministry of Finance can dismiss senior bank officials

B$.$ its independence is too great since the Ministry of Finance no longer has veto power over the Bank's budget.

C$.$ its independence is limited by the Ministry of Finance's veto power over part of the Bank's budget

D$.$ its independence is too great because it need not pursue a policy of price stability even if that is the popular will of the people

E$.$ None of the above are correct