Independent agencies are usually headed by _______________, the second most senior title in the federal bureaucracy behind secretary or attorney general.

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Independent agencies are headed by administrators, who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. They are responsible for implementing and enforcing the policies and programs of their agencies. Administrators are typically the second most senior title in the federal bureaucracy, behind only the heads of departments (secretaries) and the attorney general.

Independent Agencies Are Usually Headed by _______________, the Second Most