In 1976, Congress enacted what legislation to increase transparency by requiring that government agencies hold open forums to allow the public to comment on their decisions, regulations, and performance?
A) Freedom of Information Act
B) Government in the Sunshine Act
C) Hatch Act
D) Pendleton Act
E) Public Disclosure Act

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The Government in the Sunshine Act was enacted in 1976 to increase transparency by requiring government agencies to hold open forums for the public to comment on their decisions, regulations, and performance. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted in 1966 to give the public access to government records. The Hatch Act was enacted in 1939 to prevent political activity by government employees, and the Pendleton Act was enacted in 1883 to reform the civil service system. There is no such thing as the Public Disclosure Act.

In 1976, Congress Enacted What Legislation to Increase Transparency by Requiring