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Role of Independent Regulatory Agencies in Policymaking

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Independent regulatory agencies in the U.S. like the SEC and FCC are not fully controlled by the President; their heads can only be removed for cause, like inefficiency or neglect of duty, not for policy disagreements.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably heard of the FDA or the Federal Reserve, but did you know these agencies write rules that have the force of law, without being elected? How can that be democratic?