[Count of Monte Fisto]

even though they could (1) repeal the laws referencing the rules/regulations, (2) dissolve the agencies directly, or (3) utterly deny the agency funding.

Legislatures can also make any law beyond the jurisdiction of the courts, which they create and fund.

[OneWingedShark]

Right, but I was commenting on how the technique of letting subordinates run amok and then take no interest in restraining them is also employed by our congress.