Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

________ 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

Question 5

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

Question 6

________ 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

Question 7

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

Question 8

Administrative laws are also referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ advise the president.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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 19

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Which of the following is true of state administrative agencies?

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

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

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

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

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Administrative laws are also referred to as ________.

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

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________ advise the president.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is true of state administrative agencies?

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

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

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

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

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Administrative laws are also referred to as ________.

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

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________ advise the president.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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