Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) No new executive departments have been formed since 1936.
B) The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Transportation were formed in the 1980s.
C) Most departments are formed either to signal a new national commitment or cement political alliances.
D) Most executive departments are formed in response to major foreign policy crises.
E) none of the above

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Most departments are indeed formed either to signal a new national commitment or to cement political alliances. This reflects the government's response to emerging societal needs or political strategies, rather than being predominantly driven by foreign policy crises.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE