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.

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

Answer 1

The correct comparison of the vulnerability of the heads of executive departments versus those of regulatory agencies is:

**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.**

This reflects the general principle that heads of executive departments serve at the pleasure of the president and can be dismissed at any time, while leaders of independent regulatory agencies typically have fixed terms and can only be removed for cause, such as malfeasance or misconduct, providing them with more job security.