<em>b. They are independent of both the President and the Executive Branch
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<u>Explanation:</u>
1. Independent agencies are not regulated by the executive branch, the executive brandh itself falls under the control of the government, led by the President.
2. Independent agencies operate under the guidance of a commission. The members of the agency are selected by the President. It is mandatory that most members belong to some political party.
3. These independent agencies have the task of implementing the laws formed by the Congress. These agencies develop regulations which enables the implementation of the Congress-made rules.
