Question

Compare the vulnerability of the heads of executive departments versus those of regulatory agencies.(1 point)
Responses

In the former, heads cannot be fired during their terms of service, while in the latter, the president can fire the heads at will.
In the former, heads cannot be fired during their terms of service, while in the latter, the president can fire the heads at will.

The heads of the former can be fired at the will of the president; while the heads of the latter can’t be fired during their terms except for extreme misconduct.
The heads of the former can be fired at the will of the president; while the heads of the latter can’t be fired during their terms except for extreme misconduct.

Neither heads can be fired by anyone except a congressional committee.
Neither heads can be fired by anyone except a congressional committee.

Both types of heads can be fired at the president’s will.

Answer 1

To compare the vulnerability of the heads of executive departments versus those of regulatory agencies, the correct understanding is as follows:

The heads of executive departments (e.g., Cabinet members) can be fired at the will of the president, meaning they have a higher vulnerability to removal. On the other hand, heads of many regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission or the Federal Reserve, often have more protected terms of service and can typically only be removed for cause, such as extreme misconduct.

Thus, the correct statement is:

**In the former, heads can be fired at the will of the president; while the heads of the latter can’t be fired during their terms except for extreme misconduct.**