Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A substantive rule is much like a statute that has the force of law,and covered persons and businesses must adhere to it.Violators may be held civilly or criminally liable,depending on the rule.All substantive rules are subject to judicial review.An interpretive rule interprets existing statutory language.Such rules do not establish new laws.Neither public notice nor public participation is required.A statement of policy announces a proposed course of action that an agency intends to follow in the future.Statements of policy do not have the force of law.Public notice and participation are not required.

Question 2

The Federal Trade Commission which enforces federal antitrust and consumer protection laws is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) independent federal administrative agency 
B) government-aided organization 
C) law enforcement agency 
D) cabinet-level federal department 
A) independent federal administrative agency 
B) government-aided organization 
C) law enforcement agency 
D) cabinet-level federal department A

Question 3

A federal administrative agency that proposes to adopt a substantive rule can legally resort to informal rule-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Administrative laws are also referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ordinances 
B) regulatory statutes 
C) default judgments 
D) statements of policy 
A) ordinances 
B) regulatory statutes 
C) default judgments 
D) statements of policy

Question 5

________ advise the president.

Accepted Answer

A) Independent federal administrative agencies 
B) State administrative agencies 
C) Cabinet-level federal departments 
D) Law enforcement agencies 
A) Independent federal administrative agencies 
B) State administrative agencies 
C) Cabinet-level federal departments 
D) Law enforcement agencies

Question 6

Which of the following is true of state administrative agencies?

Accepted Answer

A) They are created by federal administrative agencies. 
B) They act as advisory boards for the president. 
C) Their decisions can be appealed to a state court. 
D) They are not empowered to enforce statutes. 
A) They are created by federal administrative agencies. 
B) They act as advisory boards for the president. 
C) Their decisions can be appealed to a state court. 
D) They are not empowered to enforce statutes.

Question 7

State administrative agencies are created by the legislative branch of the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Procedural administrative law establishes the procedure that must be followed by the federal or state legislatures in creating an administrative agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Congress enacted the Equal Access to Jus

Question 10

Which of the following acts establishes procedures that federal administrative agencies must follow in conducting their affairs?

Accepted Answer

A) APA 
B) SEA 
C) UCITA 
D) HSA 
A) APA 
B) SEA 
C) UCITA 
D) HSA

Question 11

Which of the following U.S.federal agencies was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001?

Accepted Answer

A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
B) the Central Intelligence Agency 
C) the National Security Agency 
D) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
B) the Central Intelligence Agency 
C) the National Security Agency 
D) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) It provides a procedure for receiving evidence and hearing requests for the granting of federal licenses. 
B) It allows public access to most documents in the possession of federal administrative agencies. 
C) It protects persons from harassment by administrative agencies. 
D) It admits public access to administrative meetings concerning issuance of subpoenas. 
A) It provides a procedure for receiving evidence and hearing requests for the granting of federal licenses. 
B) It allows public access to most documents in the possession of federal administrative agencies. 
C) It protects persons from harassment by administrative agencies. 
D) It admits public access to administrative meetings concerning issuance of subpoenas.

Question 13

General government regulation establishes an individual code or laws to every type of business and industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n)________ refers to permission that an administrative agency grants to persons or businesses to conduct certain types of commerce or professions.

Accepted Answer

A) easement 
B) license 
C) letter of credit 
D) arraignment 
A) easement 
B) license 
C) letter of credit 
D) arraignment

Question 15

The legislative branch is permitted to authorize existing administrative agencies to enforce new statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n)________ refers to an order that directs the subject who has been summoned to disclose the requested information.

Accepted Answer

A) administrative subpoena 
B) substantive due process 
C) procedural due process 
D) statement of policy 
A) administrative subpoena 
B) substantive due process 
C) procedural due process 
D) statement of policy

Question 17

The ________ was enacted to open most federal administrative agency meetings to the public.

Accepted Answer

A) Freedom of Information Act 
B) Privacy Act 
C) Government in the Sunshine Act 
D) Equal Access to Justice Act 
A) Freedom of Information Act 
B) Privacy Act 
C) Government in the Sunshine Act 
D) Equal Access to Justice Act

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ establishes the protocol that must be followed by an administrative agency while enforcing substantive laws.

Accepted Answer

A) Formal ruling 
B) Substantive administrative law 
C) Procedural administrative law 
D) Informal ruling 
A) Formal ruling 
B) Substantive administrative law 
C) Procedural administrative law 
D) Informal ruling

Question 20

________ are federal agencies that have broad regulatory powers over key areas of the national economy.

Accepted Answer

A) Independent federal administrative agencies 
B) State administrative agencies 
C) Law enforcement agencies 
D) Cabinet-level federal departments 
A) Independent federal administrative agencies 
B) State administrative agencies 
C) Law enforcement agencies 
D) Cabinet-level federal departments

Exam 43: Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies

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

The Federal Trade Commission which enforces federal antitrust and consumer protection laws is an example of a(n)________.

A federal administrative agency that proposes to adopt a substantive rule can legally resort to informal rule-making.

Administrative laws are also referred to as ________.

________ advise the president.

Which of the following is true of state administrative agencies?

State administrative agencies are created by the legislative branch of the federal government.

Procedural administrative law establishes the procedure that must be followed by the federal or state legislatures in creating an administrative agency.

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

Which of the following acts establishes procedures that federal administrative agencies must follow in conducting their affairs?

Which of the following U.S.federal agencies was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001?

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

General government regulation establishes an individual code or laws to every type of business and industry.

A(n)________ refers to permission that an administrative agency grants to persons or businesses to conduct certain types of commerce or professions.

The legislative branch is permitted to authorize existing administrative agencies to enforce new statutes.

A(n)________ refers to an order that directs the subject who has been summoned to disclose the requested information.

The ________ was enacted to open most federal administrative agency meetings to the public.

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

________ establishes the protocol that must be followed by an administrative agency while enforcing substantive laws.

________ are federal agencies that have broad regulatory powers over key areas of the national economy.

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Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

Intentional Torts and Negligence

Product and Strict Liability

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Nature of Traditional and E-Contracts

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Genuineness of Assent and Undue Influence

Statute of Frauds and Equitable Exceptions

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Holder in Due Course and Transferability

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