One criticism of the federal bureaucracy and its power to issue rules is that it is undemocratic. How is the rule power of agencies still subject to popular influence?
A. An agency can subject its employees to direct elections by the people to ensure responsiveness.
B. The public comment period allows direct involvement by citizens to influence the content of a rule and whether it passes, AND Congress can act to overturn the rule if it disagrees with it, or otherwise write more detailed legislation.
C. The public comment period allows direct involvement by citizens to influence the content of a rule and whether it passes.
D. Congress can act to overturn the rule if it disagrees with it, or otherwise write more detailed legislation.
Answer: B. The public comment period allows direct involvement by citizens to influence the content of a rule and whether it passes, AND Congress can act to overturn the rule if it disagrees with it, or otherwise write more detailed legislation.