Question

The powers and actions of independent regulatory agencies are created and overseen by?

Congress and intended to help the government run smoother

the President and intended to help the government run smoother

Congress and intended to decrease the power of the executive branch

the President and intended to decrease the power of the executive branch

Answer 1

I would say A, an example is the Post Office, prior to the Civil War 85% of the Federal budget was for that function. Not sure when they became an independent financial enterprise under congressional control.