Exam 40: Administrative Agencies

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

Because the Administrative Procedure Act imposes requirements that all federal agencies must follow, it is an integral part of the administrative process.

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

The rules of administrative agencies can be

According to the United States Supreme Court, courts should not defer to an administrative agency's interpretation of the law.

The U.S. Small Business Administration issues a new regulation that will have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses. Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the agency must do all of the following except

The executive branch of the government can exercise control over an administrative agency through

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)orders General Sales Company to reveal certain information. The firm complains to a court, arguing that the order is an abuse of the FTC's discretion. Like other agencies, the FTC can use a subpoena to

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

After a final rule is issued, an administrative agency conducts investigations to monitor

Administrative regulations have benefits, but the benefits can entail considerable costs for business.

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.

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

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

Retail Stores Inc. pays taxes collected by the appropriate state agencies. Like other state administrative agencies, these agencies were created by

Bath & Kitchen Inc. is subject to a decision by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Opposed to the decision, the firm wants a court to review it. First, however, the firm must

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

The Financial Stability Oversight Council was created in response to a financial crisis to

The procedures used by administrative agencies in fulfilling their basic functions is known as

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