Line agencies are directly responsible for carrying out government policies and providing services to the public, which distinguishes them from regulatory or oversight bodies. They are the "front line" in implementing government actions and interacting with citizens.

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Line Agencies Are

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Line agencies are

A) departments,bureaus,or independent agencies whose primary mission is to regulate economic activity.
B) government agencies that perform a market-oriented public service and raise revenues to fund their activities.
C) agencies that are not part of any cabinet department and not subject to congressional oversight.
D) bureau-level agencies that deal directly with the public.

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