Why are the executive departments considered the most powerful of the federal bureaucracy groups? A.
The head of each executive department advises the president directly.
B.
The executive departments control the largest budgets in the government.
C.
The head of each executive department acts independently of the president.
D.
The executive departments can override the policies set by congress.

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)