Since laws are often drafted in very vague terms, it is the job of agencies to determine the best way to carry out these laws. In this sense, what does the agency become?

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Agencies become unelected policymakers as they have the authority to interpret the vague language of laws and decide how they will be implemented. They are not bound by partisan politics, nor do they hold a position equivalent to a judicial ruler. While they are part of the executive branch, they do not solely follow the orders of the president or executive officers, so they are not merely executive branch officers. Finally, agencies are not government lobbyists as they do not advocate for specific interests or agendas.

Since Laws Are Often Drafted in Very Vague Terms, It