The term for offices that serve a specific enforcement function with less presidential direction is Independent Agencies. Independent Agencies are governmental bodies that operate separately from the executive departments. They have more autonomy and are not under direct presidential control, allowing them to perform specific regulatory or enforcement functions.
Examples of Independent Agencies in the United States include:
1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
2. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Oversees the securities industry, protects investors, and maintains fair and orderly functioning of the securities markets.
3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Works to protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations passed by Congress.
These agencies are established by Congress to carry out specialized functions, such as regulation, enforcement, or service provision, without being directly controlled by the President.
