Which entity in the federal bureaucracy is characterized by stronger protection from removal and a blend of policy-making and adjudication powers?

• A. Independent regulatory commissions operate under direct presidential control, while independent agencies do not
• B. Independent regulatory commissions focus on law enforcement, independent agencies focus on education
• C. Independent regulatory commissions have quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers and strong protection from removal; independent agencies perform specialized tasks with varying degrees of independence
• D. Independent regulatory commissions are part of the executive office, independent agencies are part of Congress

Answer: (C)