The first regulatory agencies established by Congress were:
A) in the Department of Commerce
B) independent regulatory commissions
C) government corporations
D) in the Labor Department
E) within the Environmental Protection Agency

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The first regulatory agencies established by Congress were independent regulatory commissions, such as the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. These were created to regulate certain industries, such as transportation and commerce, and to prevent monopolies and unfair business practices.

The First Regulatory Agencies Established by Congress Were