Question 1

Administrative agencies lack the time,the resources,and the expertise to make the detailed decisions required for regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The rules of administrative agencies can be

Accepted Answer

A)  as binding as laws passed by Congress. 
B)  only as persuasive as experts' opinions. 
C)  merely as suggestive as media commentary. 
D)  no more influential than promotional puffery. 
A)  as binding as laws passed by Congress. 
B)  only as persuasive as experts' opinions. 
C)  merely as suggestive as media commentary. 
D)  no more influential than promotional puffery.

Question 3

Because federal agency rules have a binding effect,and their violators may be punished,certain established procedures must be followed in creating them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Congress can exercise authority over the power of an administrative agency by revising its funding,changing its responsibilities,or abolishing it altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An administrative law judge's decision on a dispute over an administrative action is the final order of the agency-no appeal is possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An agency's interpretation of the law will not be upheld by a court unless it is supported by specific evidence-a reasonable explanation is not enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission are

Accepted Answer

A)  not part of the government's executive branch. 
B)  outside the federal executive departments. 
C)  subagencies within the cabinet departments. 
D)  cabinet departments within the executive branch. 
A)  not part of the government's executive branch. 
B)  outside the federal executive departments. 
C)  subagencies within the cabinet departments. 
D)  cabinet departments within the executive branch.

Question 8

Notice-and-comment rulemaking involves regulators noticing a situation that lacks a rule,commenting on it,and then issuing a rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For an agency's interpretation of the law to be accorded deference by a court,it must meet the formal standards for notice-and-comment rulemaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Congress can review new federal regulations only after they take effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

As the economy has grown more complex,the size of the government has also increased,and so has the number of administrative agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A final rule issued through a notice-and-comment rulemaking procedure has binding legal effect

Accepted Answer

A)  after a court affirms it. 
B)  until the issuing agency rescinds it. 
C)  once Congress approves it. 
D)  unless a court overturns it. 
A)  after a court affirms it. 
B)  until the issuing agency rescinds it. 
C)  once Congress approves it. 
D)  unless a court overturns it.

Question 13

Media Report seeks information about well-known businesspersons under the Freedom of Information Act.To obtain the information,Media Report must

Accepted Answer

A)  agree not to reveal any trade secrets. 
B)  reasonably describe the information. 
C)  get a court order. 
D)  obtain the businesspersons' consent. 
A)  agree not to reveal any trade secrets. 
B)  reasonably describe the information. 
C)  get a court order. 
D)  obtain the businesspersons' consent.

Question 14

If a business firm refuses to comply with an agency request to inspect facilities or business records,the agency may resort to the use of a subpoena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Data Inc.pays income and other taxes collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Like other federal administrative agencies,the IRS was created by

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress,through enabling legislation. 
B)  a court,through the adjudicatory process. 
C)  an administrative agency,through administrative regulations. 
D)  the president,through an executive order. 
A)  Congress,through enabling legislation. 
B)  a court,through the adjudicatory process. 
C)  an administrative agency,through administrative regulations. 
D)  the president,through an executive order.

Question 16

Although executive agencies exist within the cabinet departments of the executive branch,they are not subject to the authority of the president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Preventing agencies from abusing their powers without hindering the agencies as they carry out their duties is not a governmental concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

By delegating some authority to make and implement laws to an administrative agency,Congress gives up its ability to monitor a particular area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Delta Water Company is subject to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.Delta appeals the decision,arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious.This could mean that the decision

Accepted Answer

A)  changed the agency's prior policy without justification. 
B)  followed a consideration of all legally appropriate factors. 
C)  was accompanied by a rational explanation. 
D)  was plainly warranted by the evidence. 
A)  changed the agency's prior policy without justification. 
B)  followed a consideration of all legally appropriate factors. 
C)  was accompanied by a rational explanation. 
D)  was plainly warranted by the evidence.

Question 20

An administrative law judge does not have the power to rule on questions of evidence or to make determinations of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Administrative Law

Administrative agencies lack the time,the resources,and the expertise to make the detailed decisions required for regulation.

The rules of administrative agencies can be

Because federal agency rules have a binding effect,and their violators may be punished,certain established procedures must be followed in creating them.

Congress can exercise authority over the power of an administrative agency by revising its funding,changing its responsibilities,or abolishing it altogether.

An administrative law judge's decision on a dispute over an administrative action is the final order of the agency-no appeal is possible.

An agency's interpretation of the law will not be upheld by a court unless it is supported by specific evidence-a reasonable explanation is not enough.

Independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission are

Notice-and-comment rulemaking involves regulators noticing a situation that lacks a rule,commenting on it,and then issuing a rule.

For an agency's interpretation of the law to be accorded deference by a court,it must meet the formal standards for notice-and-comment rulemaking.

Congress can review new federal regulations only after they take effect.

As the economy has grown more complex,the size of the government has also increased,and so has the number of administrative agencies.

A final rule issued through a notice-and-comment rulemaking procedure has binding legal effect

Media Report seeks information about well-known businesspersons under the Freedom of Information Act.To obtain the information,Media Report must

If a business firm refuses to comply with an agency request to inspect facilities or business records,the agency may resort to the use of a subpoena.

Data Inc.pays income and other taxes collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Like other federal administrative agencies,the IRS was created by

Although executive agencies exist within the cabinet departments of the executive branch,they are not subject to the authority of the president.

Preventing agencies from abusing their powers without hindering the agencies as they carry out their duties is not a governmental concern.

By delegating some authority to make and implement laws to an administrative agency,Congress gives up its ability to monitor a particular area.

Delta Water Company is subject to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.Delta appeals the decision,arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious.This could mean that the decision

An administrative law judge does not have the power to rule on questions of evidence or to make determinations of fact.

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