An agency that derives it power solely as an extension on one branch of government, and is controlled by that branch of government is not an independent administrative agency.

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An agency that derives it power solely as an extension on one branch of government, and is controlled by that branch of government is not an independent administrative agency.

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An independent administrative agency is defined by its autonomy from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, meaning it operates independently of direct control from any single branch. An agency that derives its power and is controlled by one branch does not meet this criterion of independence.

An Agency That Derives It Power Solely as an Extension