Exam 43: Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies

The Federal Communications Commission issues licenses and regulates the operation of television and radio stations.This is an example of a(n)________.

Which of the following is a provision in the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)?

________ is law that an administrative agency enforces, such as federal statutes enacted by Congress, or state statutes enacted by state legislatures.

A federal administrative agency that proposes to adopt a substantive rule must give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule-making process.

The Homeland Security Act was passed following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on the World Trade Center.

It is legal for an administrative agency to act outside the scope of its delegated powers provided that it has written consent of an administrative law judge.

Independent federal administrative agencies are federal agencies responsible for enforcing specific administrative statutes enacted by Congress.

Distinguish between substantive rules and interpretive rules.What is a statement of policy?

Which of the following powers allow administrative agencies to issue substantive rules?

When Congress enacted the Securities Act of 1933, it created the Securities and Exchange Commission, a(n)________, to administer and enforce those statutes.

Which of the following is the Department of Homeland Security's foremost responsibility?

The Administrative Procedure Act establishes procedures that industries and businesses must follow when conducting their affairs.

How is the general public protected from harassment by administrative agencies?

An ALJ's decision is issued in the form of a(n)________.

Which of the following is true of the Administrative Procedure Act?

________ requires the respondent to be given proper and timely notice of the allegations or charges against him or her and an opportunity to present evidence on the matter.

The federal National Labor Relations Board is empowered to regulate the formation and operation of labor unions in most industries and businesses in the United States.Such a regulation is an example of a(n)________.

Which of the following acts protects persons from harassment by federal administrative agencies?

Documents classified by the president to be in the interests of national security cannot be accessed under the Freedom of Information Act.

The U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcing equal opportunity in employment laws is an instance of general government regulation.