High Court Deciding Whether Trump Can Fire Independent Agency Heads

The transcript discusses a court case about the president's power to fire heads of independent agencies, focusing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Trump administration supports a challenge to the Bureau's constitutionality, arguing for unlimited presidential firing authority. The case could impact other agencies like the Federal Reserve.

What is the main issue being discussed in the case involving independent agencies?

• The power of the President to hire agency heads

• The creation of new independent agencies

• The constitutionality of the President's power to fire agency heads

• The funding of independent agencies

Who was the original proponent of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• President Trump

• Senator Bernie Sanders

• President Bush

Which administration is challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

• Trump administration

• Biden administration

• Bush administration

• Obama administration

What argument does the Trump administration make regarding the President's authority?

• The President should have limited authority to fire agency heads

• The President should have unlimited authority to fire agency heads

• The President should not have any authority to fire agency heads

• The President should consult Congress before firing agency heads

What could be a potential consequence of the court's decision on this case?

• It could lead to the creation of more independent agencies

• It could affect the independence of agencies like the Federal Reserve

• It could increase the budget of independent agencies

• It could result in the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau