ACUS seeks to increase efficiency, fairness, and public participation in federal administrative processes. What is meant by 'public participation'?

ACUS seeks to increase efficiency, fairness, and public participation in federal administrative processes. What is meant by 'public participation'?

• A. Excluding the public from administrative decisions.
• B. Allowing only private committees to decide processes.
• C. Involving the public in rulemaking and administrative processes.
• D. Conducting all processes in secret with no comment.

Answer: (C)