American institutions developed to a great extent from colonial foundations

Why does Congress create independent executive agencies?

A. To protect the public interest in a particular sector of the economy B. To reinforce the role of the agencies in iron triangles C. To create and implement rules that regulate private activity D. To protect the agencies from partisan politics E. To enable the agencies to exhibit neutral competency

As an agent of political socialization, the American family will likely have its greatest effect on an individual's

A. knowledge of particular public policies. B. choice and form of higher education. C. rate of political participation. D. professional career. E. party identification.