Which of the following best describes how the role of federal agencies has changed over time?(1 point)

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Federal agencies were originally beholden to the president and Congress but are now independent.
Federal agencies were originally beholden to the president and Congress but are now independent.

Federal agencies were initially independent and now work with Congress to help enforce laws and regulate industries.
Federal agencies were initially independent and now work with Congress to help enforce laws and regulate industries.

The first federal agencies were used only for regulation and were removed due to excessive red tape.
The first federal agencies were used only for regulation and were removed due to excessive red tape.

Federal agencies were first established to enforce the law, and over time were created to regulate and implement government programs.

Answer 1

The most accurate description of how the role of federal agencies has changed over time is:

Federal agencies were first established to enforce the law, and over time were created to regulate and implement government programs.

This option reflects the evolution of federal agencies from primarily enforcement roles to broader responsibilities that include regulation and program implementation.