Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the president's veto powers. 
B)  legislation that takes away the agency's power. 
C)  judicial review of agency actions and decisions. 
D)  none of the choices.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  refuse to comply with the agency decision. 
B)  petition other interested parties to oppose the decision. 
C)  exhaust all possible administrative remedies. 
D)  publish its opposition in the Federal Register.

Question 3

Tim is a witness in a controversy involving the U.S.Bureau of Tobacco and Firearms.Tim can be compelled to appear before an administrative law judge if he is served with

Accepted Answer

A)  an order for specific performance. 
B)  an executive order. 
C)  a subpoena. 
D)  a search warrant.

Question 4

Legislatures create statutory law and administrative law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Federal Trade Commission Act granted the Federal Trade Commission the power to

Accepted Answer

A)  oversee the nation's stock exchanges. 
B)  regulate specific areas of business and industry. 
C)  prevent businesses from engaging in unfair trade practices. 
D)  work to eliminate discrimination in skilled occupations.

Question 6

Normally,a business firm complies with an agency request to inspect facilities because it is in the firm's interest to maintain good relations with the agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)is investigating reports that Caplets Corporation is putting potentially harmful additives in Doze,a new pain-relief medication.The FDA's demands for particular documents from Caplets

Accepted Answer

A)  must be specific and adequately describe the material being sought. 
B)  must not be specific or an incriminating item might be overlooked. 
C)  must be general so as to force an uncooperative party's compliance. 
D)  may,but need not,be specific because this is only an investigation.

Question 8

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)wants Pharma Inc.to produce certain records for review.Pharma need not reveal

Accepted Answer

A)  incriminating information. 
B)  files that are not otherwise required by law. 
C)  facts that could be used against the firm in a court. 
D)  trade secrets.

Question 9

Under a law addressing public concern over power exercised by federal agencies,the government must disclose certain records to any person on request.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The president can limit the power of an administrative agency through the power to appoint its officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  compel a party to testify,but not to obtain documents. 
B)  obtain any information except what a party refuses to reveal. 
C)  harass an uncooperative business or individual. 
D)  reveal regulatory violations.

Question 13

Persons who favor the creation of a federal agency to regulate the production of genetically modified agricultural products should concentrate their lobbying efforts on

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress. 
B)  administrative agencies that oversee agricultural products. 
C)  the United States Supreme Court. 
D)  the president of the United States.

Question 14

During an administrative hearing,the parties may

Accepted Answer

A)  give testimony. 
B)  present evidence. 
C)  cross-examine witnesses. 
D)  all of the choices.

Question 15

Omega Company operates a computer chip production plant.Paula is the president of Omega.Ron,a representative of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,inspects the plant and,citing a certain regulation,orders Omega to take specified steps immediately to improve sanitation at the plant.Paula believes that Ron is either exceeding his authority or that the regulation Ron claims to be enforcing is excessive.Can Omega ask a court for an order to stop enforcement of the regulation? If not,what can Omega do?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  measure the cost that the rule will impose on small businesses. 
B)  consider less burdensome alternatives. 
C)  alert small businesses about forthcoming regulations. 
D)  adjust the rule to the satisfaction of the regulated businesses.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  consumer satisfaction with the rule. 
B)  affected businesses' satisfaction with the rule. 
C)  compliance with the rule. 
D)  the impact of the rule on other administrative agencies.

Question 18

Closed meetings of the U.S.Bureau of Land Management,a federal administrative agency,are permitted when

Accepted Answer

A)  the subject of the meeting concerns accusing a person of a crime. 
B)  open meetings would frustrate the implementation of future actions. 
C)  the subject of the meeting involves matters relating to future rulemaking. 
D)  all of the choices.

Question 19

The Securities and Exchange Commission decides to create a new rule relating to the dissemination of material nonpublic information through social media.The first step is

Accepted Answer

A)  compile the rule with others in the Code of Federal Regulations. 
B)  draft the rule. 
C)  publish a notice of the proposed rulemaking. 
D)  solicit public comment.

Question 20

Administrative agencies can conduct searches without warrants in

Accepted Answer

A)  all industries. 
B)  highly regulated industries. 
C)  no industries. 
D)  newly regulated industries only.

Exam 20: Administrative Law

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

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

Tim is a witness in a controversy involving the U.S.Bureau of Tobacco and Firearms.Tim can be compelled to appear before an administrative law judge if he is served with

Legislatures create statutory law and administrative law.

The Federal Trade Commission Act granted the Federal Trade Commission the power to

Normally,a business firm complies with an agency request to inspect facilities because it is in the firm's interest to maintain good relations with the agency.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports that Caplets Corporation is putting potentially harmful additives in Doze,a new pain-relief medication.The FDA's demands for particular documents from Caplets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants Pharma Inc.to produce certain records for review.Pharma need not reveal

Under a law addressing public concern over power exercised by federal agencies,the government must disclose certain records to any person on request.

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

The president can limit the power of an administrative agency through the power to appoint its officers.

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

Persons who favor the creation of a federal agency to regulate the production of genetically modified agricultural products should concentrate their lobbying efforts on

During an administrative hearing,the parties may

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

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

Closed meetings of the U.S.Bureau of Land Management,a federal administrative agency,are permitted when

The Securities and Exchange Commission decides to create a new rule relating to the dissemination of material nonpublic information through social media.The first step is

Administrative agencies can conduct searches without warrants in