The Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution are examples of what type of organization within the executive branch?
A) Cabinet departments
B) Independent executive agencies
C) Independent regulatory agencies
D) Government corporations
E) Corporations subject to regulation

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The Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution are examples of independent executive agencies, which are organizations within the executive branch that perform a specialized function, but are not part of a cabinet department. They are created by Congress and have their own budget and leadership appointed by the president.