The president exerts the most influence over: a. appointments to federal agency positions b. federal independent regulatory agencies c. convincing legislators to pass new laws d. reducing the size of the bureaucracy

a. appointments to federal agency positions            

Explanation:

The president exerts the most influence over appointments to federal agency positions. Under the Appointment Clause of the United States constitution, the president has the sole authority to appoint heads of federal agencies. However, some of these positions are subject to the advice and consent of the senate.

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