Why are independent regulatory commissions considered quasi-legislative? a.they are part of the legislative branch. b. the rules and regulations they make have the force of law. c. they are independent of the executive branch but not the legislative branch. d. they are independent of the executive branch

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wwhitlock · Answer

legislation means law.
Any body that makes law is legislative.
When some un elected official decides you can't paint your house a certain way, they have made a law or at least interpreted a law in a new way. Either way, you are compelled to obey.