[granzymes]

A completely autonomous organization that...

1) was created by Congress

2) is accountable to Congress

3) has governors that are paid by Congress

4) has governors appointed by the President

[kemofo]

1. true 2. not true - you have this backwards 3. true 4. sort of true - the fed allows the exec a candidate list

[granzymes]

I consider Congressional hearings to be a form of accountability.