UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What are "quangos"?
ABodies that carry out government functions independently, at arm's length ✓
BA type of government-funded local charity or community interest organisation
CA type of senior government minister or departmental secretary of state
DA formal standing committee that advises Parliament and ministers on policy areas
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Bodies that carry out government functions independently, at arm's length.
Quangos (Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations) are bodies that carry out government functions but operate at arm's length from ministers. Examples include the Environment Agency and Ofsted.
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