Which of the following is NOT an example of an independent regulatory agency?

Why did the influence of minority interest groups increase in Texas beginning in the 1970s?

a. because business and professional groups recognized the importance of entering into coalitions with minorities b. because more minorities began identifying with the dominant Democratic Party c. because state law changed to require equal time to testify before legislative committees for representatives of all interest groups d. because more minorities began getting elected as a result of single-member, urban legislative districts

What distinguishes the modern presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the framers of the Constitution?

a. The modern presidency has become the central focus of American politics since the 1930s, displacing Congress as the "first branch" of government. b. The modern presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy than the framers intended. c. Modern presidents exhibit a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters than the framers intended. d. Modern presidents are much less democratic than the framers intended.