BLAW Chapter 17
. In Japan, as compared to the U.S., administrative agencies exert: a. strong regulatory control over business b. a weak force over the activities of businesses c. only warnings to businesses d. only highly formalized suggestions to businesses e. none of the other choices
a
About how many federal agencies share the responsibility for regulating various aspects of business activity? a. 50 b. 125 c. 200 d. 250 e. 300
a
The procedural requirement of requires that a party seeking judicial review must have sought relief through all possible agency appeal processes before seeking review by the courts. a. jurisdiction b. reviewability c. standing d. ripeness e. exhaustion
e
A legal instrument that directs the person receiving it to appear at a specified time and place to testify or to produce documents is a(n): a. subpoena b. regulatory summons c. violation summons d. administrative summons e. agency summons
a
A legislative delegation: a. does not delegate to an agency the power to perform its regulatory purpose b. delegates to an agency the power to perform its regulatory purpose c. describes to an agency the guidelines for performing its regulatory purpose d. describes to a court an agency's power e. delegates responsibilities within an already created agency
b
In a hearing at an administrative agency, to determine if the law has been violated: a. defendants have the right to a jury trial b. defendants may have a jury trial if the agency agrees to one c. there is no right to a jury trial d. there is no right to jury trials except in cases involving agency common law e. there is no right to jury trials in regulatory cases unless there is a possibility of a death sentence
c
. An administrative agency is usually: a. an international authority created by treaty b. an arm of the federal prison system c. a part of the federal judiciary d. an authority of government that administers a particular law e. created by the Supreme Court to interpret the effect of federal laws
d
Administrative agencies are often created by Congress because: a. they can consider technical details more effectively than Congress b. they can handle litigation more quickly than can the judicial system c. they have the ability to monitor a regulated industry on a continuous basis d. they can consider technical details more effectively than Congress and have the ability to monitor a regulated industry on a continuous basis e. they can consider technical details more effectively than Congress and have the ability to monitor a regulated industry on a continuous basis and can handle litigation more quickly than can the judicial system
d
Administrative agencies enforce regulations by doing which of the following: a. requiring businesses to self-report b. direct observation by agency personnel c. direct observation by Congressional staff d. requiring businesses to self-report and direct observation by agency personnel e. requiring businesses to self-report and direct observation by agency personnel and direct observation by Congressional staff
d
Congress has authority to create regulatory agencies and give them powers to enact rules under which clause(s) of the Constitution: a. the trade clause b. the agency clause and the property clause c. the agency clause and the regulatory clause d. the commerce clause and the necessary and proper clause e. the defense clause
d
In a hearing at an administrative agency to determine if the law has been violated, the agency's agency's evidence in support of the complaint. a. witnesses b. evidence collectors c. CEO's d. counsel e. administrative assistants
d
In reviewing informal agency procedures, the courts are generally most concerned about: a. whether the particular agency procedure was fair b. whether the decision was consistent with the legislative intent of Congress c. courts do not review agency informal procedures d. whether the particular agency procedure was fair and whether the decision was consistent with the legislative intent of Congress e. none of the other choices
d
Observations of regulatory violations made from areas open to the public are known as: a. "open-air" observations b. "close-air" observations c. "free-field" observations d. "open-field" observations e. "public-field" observations
d
The requires that unless an exception applies, notice and prior consent are required before an agency can disclose information that concerns and identifies an individual. a. Open Records Act b. Data Quality Act c. Data Obtaining Act d. Privacy Act e. Sunshine Act
d
When an agency proposes a legislative (substantive) rule it must publish it for public inspection in the: a. Congressional Quarterly b. Administrative Reporter c. Federal Supplement d. Federal Register e. Code of Federal Regulations
d
Which classification of administrative rules are usually the most important: a. interpretative b. agency c. procedural d. substantive e. none of the other choices are correct
d
Which of the following is a form of rulemaking for an agency: a. issuing formal or informal rulings that apply to individual transactions but do not set precedents b. providing informal policy guidance documents that explain how an agency views the law c. developing a quasi-common law through issuing decisions in individual cases d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
. Loraine wants to sue the Federal Aviation Administration because she thinks the local airport is too noisy and is operated carelessly. She has exhausted all administrative channels and now wishes to bring suit. Loraine should file her suit: a. in the state district court where she lives b. in the state district court in which the airport owner lives c. in the federal district court nearest the airport because this is a federal question d. with the Supreme Court because this controversy involves a statutory interpretation e. none of the other choices
e
Agencies with statutory authority to require businesses to provide information may do which of the following: a. require businesses to self-report on a regular basis b. rely on observation by the agency by physical inspections c. issue subpoenas, which force businesses to disclose relevant information from their files d. rely on observation by the agency by physical inspections and issue subpoenas, which force businesses to disclose relevant information from their files e. rely on observation by the agency by physical inspections and issue subpoenas, which force businesses to disclose relevant information from their files and require businesses to self-report on a regular basis
e
Informal agency procedures may include: a. tests and inspections b. processing applications c. negotiations with parties in trouble d. advisory opinions e. all of the other choices
e
Suppose EPA requires polluters to report compliance with air pollution emission regulations. Which of the following statements could be true, given the power EPA is likely to have: a. if a firm does not exceed pollution limits but fails to file reports, it may be fined b. if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined c. if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time d. if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined and if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time e. if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined, and if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time and if a firm does not exceed pollution limits but fails to file reports, it may be fined
e
Which of the following is a classification of administrative rules: a. substantive b. legislative c. interpretative d. procedural e. all of the other specific choices are correct
e
Administrative agencies are created when: a. a problem requires expertise and supervision b. voters demand one c. Congress wants support from a group of voters d. a problem is too small for Congress to consider itself e. a problem arises very quickly
a
Administrative agencies engage in rulemaking to: a. develop regulatory policies b. determine if Congressional statutes should be implemented c. determine rules for court procedures d. determine rules for Executive branch operations e. all of the other choices
a
Enabling statutes are also sometimes called: a. organic statutes b. regulatory statutes c. legislative delegations d. organic delegations e. regulatory delegations
a
Conducting an on-the-spot worksite safety inspection by OSHA inspectors is an example of acquiring information by: a. indirect observation b. direct observation c. power of subpoena d. direct enforcement e. obvious observation
b
Administrative agencies are generally created by: a. a Supreme Court order b. federal courts to help in areas difficult to regulate by litigation c. an enabling statute of Congress d. an executive order of the President e. a Supreme Court order following an enabling statute of Congress
c
In Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., where the EPA's "bubble rule" for measuring pollution from an industrial facility was challenged, the Supreme Court held that: a. since Congress directly addressed the issue of the bubble policy it was not up to the EPA whether or not to use it b. since Congress directly addressed the issue of the bubble policy it was up to the EPA whether or not to use it c. since Congress did not directly address the issue of the bubble policy so it was up to the EPA whether or not to use it d. since the EPA is not subject to regulation by Congress, it can have whatever policy it wants e. since Congress gave the EPA special permission to enact whatever policy it wants, the EPA can have the bubble policy if it wants
c
Administrative rules are classified as substantive (legislative), interpretative, and: a. regulatory b. investigative c. prospective d. procedural e. none of the other choices
d
The Environmental Protection Agency could require a company subject to its regulations concerning pollution emissions to do all of the following except: a. bear the costs of collecting samples of emissions on a regular basis and report to the EPA b. bear the cost of installing pollution monitoring equipment required by the EPA c. make reports to the EPA on a regular basis about progress being made on improvements in pollution control d. bear the costs of collecting samples of emissions on a regular basis and report to the EPA and make reports to the EPA on a regular basis about progress being made on improvements in pollution control e. bear the costs of collecting samples of emissions on a regular basis and report to the EPA and make reports to the EPA on a regular basis about progress being made on improvements in pollution control and bear the cost of installing pollution monitoring equipment required by the EPA
e
Courts may not review agency actions if: a. judicial review is prohibited by statute b. the Supreme Court is not in session c. the agency requests special protection d. the agency invokes its Constitutional rights e. none of the other choices are correct
a
Five procedural requirements for judicial review of a challenge to an agency decision are: a. jurisdiction, reviewability, standing, ripeness and exhaustion b. jurisdiction, standing, ripeness, exhaustion, and appealability c. reviewability, ripeness, exhaustion, diversity of action, and venue d. ripeness, exhaustion, jurisdiction, reviewability, and discretion e. none of the other choices
a
Organic statue is another term for: a. enabling statute b. regulatory statute c. legislative delegation d. organic delegation e. none of the other choices are correct
a
Presidents use to instruct administrative agencies to undertake certain tasks. a. executive orders b. executive suggestions c. executive budget cuts d. executive writings e. executive mandates
a
Regulatory agencies engage in rulemaking. This authority comes primarily from: a. Congress, under the Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses b. the Supreme Court, to enable the agencies to assist in enforcement of federal statutes c. the President, to allow agencies to implement the programs of the administration d. Congress, under the Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses and the Supreme Court, to enable the agencies to assist in enforcement of federal statutes e. Congress, under the Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses and the Supreme Court, to enable the agencies to assist in enforcement of federal statutes and the President, to allow agencies to implement the programs of the administration
a
The Interstate Commerce Commission was the: a. first modern federal regulatory agency b. the most famous modern federal regulatory agency c. the latest modern federal regulatory agency d. the biggest modern federal regulatory agency e. the smallest modern federal regulatory agency
a
The aspects of agency actions given the most intense scope of review by the courts are: a. procedural requirements b. factual basis for imposition of regulations c. connection to statutory power grant d. cost to benefit relationships e. none of the other choices
a
The branch of law that consists of legal rules that define the authority and structure of hundreds of administrative agencies is known as: a. administrative law b. tort law c. legislative delegation law d. agency law e. business law
a
The courts generally will not find that an agency's decisions are arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion if the following conditions are met except: a: the agency's action was approved by its Congressional oversight committee b. the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record c. a reasonable person could reach the same judgment as the agency on the basis of the agency's record d. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns e. all of the other choices are necessary
a
The details of an agency's structure and how it operates internally are covered in: a. procedural rules b. agency rules c. structural rules d. formal rules e. interpretative rules
a
The makes most documents held by federal agencies available to the public. a. Freedom of Information Act b. Data Quality Act c. Data Obtaining Act d. Privacy Act e. Scientific and Technical Support Act
a
The prevents unnecessary lawsuits by giving the agency the full chance to get the decision right. a. exhaustion doctrine b. standing doctrine c. judicial doctrine d. judicial review doctrine e. substantive determination doctrine
a
The primary tool for local, state, and federal governments use to perform regulatory functions is the: a. administrative agency b. regulatory agency c. real agency d. courts e. police force
a
The procedural requirement of requires that the complaining party may seek judicial review only in courts that have power to hear the case a. jurisdiction b. reviewability c. standing d. ripeness e. exhaustion
a
The purpose of the Government in the Sunshine Act is to: a. limit secret meetings by administrative agencies b. allow secret meetings by administrative agencies c. limit pollution by administrative agencies d. increase the power of administrative agencies e. none of the other choices are correct
a
The usual public comment period for substantive rules is: a. 60 to 90 days b. 6 to 9 months c. 1 year d. 5 years e. 30 days
a
Which of the following is a way that Japanese agencies may use to exert regulatory authority over businesses: a. direction b. pleading c. supplication d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
a
Which of the following is a way that Japanese agencies may use to exert regulatory authority over businesses: a. encouragement b. pleading c. supplication d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
a
A federal agency collects documents in its law enforcement activities. Except for trade secrets, these documents are: a. always secret, under the Privacy Act, unless used in court b. available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act, unless they concerns information about individuals protected by the Privacy Act c. available to the public under the Government in the Sunshine Act, unless it concerns information about individuals protected by the Privacy Act d. all available to the public under the Federal Sunshine Act e. none of the other choices
b
If a federal agency issues a new regulation, it may: a. be challenged in court by any citizen⎯individual or corporate b. be challenged by parties who claim the regulation caused them legally recognized harm c. be challenged only if there is a constitutional issue in question d. not be challenged if issued under a Congressional order that precludes all challenges e. none of the other choices
b
In a case involving judicial review of an administrative agency's decision, the court's can go in examining the action. a. judicial scope b. scope of review c. ability to review d. extent of review e. substantive scope
b
In addition to being checked by judicial review, administrative agencies are also checked by: a. other agencies b. Congress c. the Bill of Rights d. international treaties e. none of the other choices are correct
b
The appeal process that serves as an external check on agency power is known as: a. judicial appeal b. judicial review c. independent review d. independent appeal e. agency checking
b
The court's review of an agency's statutory interpretation is generally afforded: a. an intense scope of review of all aspects b. a careful review with respect to statutory interpretation, compared to a lesser review of technical judgments in the regulatory process c. a low intensity scope of review only looking for possible violations of constitutional rights d. complete acceptance with no review, since the power of Congress is absolute in this regard e. a with respect to regulatory agencies; c with respect to acts of Congress.
b
The procedural requirement of requires that an appellate court has the ability to reconsider an agency decision to determine whether correction or modification is needed. a. jurisdiction b. reviewability c. standing d. ripeness e. exhaustion
b
Under the if scientific, technical, and economic information standards are not met in analyses done to support administrative agency regulations, affected parties may challenge a regulation for not being supported by adequate analysis. a. Freedom of Information Act b. Data Quality Act c. Data Obtaining Act d. Privacy Act e. Scientific and Technical Support Act
b
Unlike with cases heard in a federal courtroom, the administrative law judge presiding over a hearing at an administrative agency: a. is an independent judge b. is not an independent judge c. is impartial d. is hired by the business e. has not been to law school
b
Which of the following is a provision of the Government in the Sunshine Act? a. state courts have authority to enforce provisions of the Act b. an agency action taken at a meeting in violation of the Act is invalid c. the public must be told, at least an hour ahead of time, about any agency meeting d. federal courts may not issue injunctions against agencies for violations of the Act e. all of the other choices are provisions of the Sunshine Act
b
Which of these is not a procedural requirement for judicial review of an agency decision: a. ripeness b. diversity c. exhaustion d. jurisdiction e. standing
b
Which of these is not a procedural requirement for judicial review of an agency decision: a. ripeness b. discretion c. exhaustion d. jurisdiction e. standing
b
ensures that agencies follow required procedures, do not go beyond the authority granted them by Congress, can justify their actions, and respect constitutional rights. a. judicial appeal b. judicial review c. independent review d. independent appeal e. agency checking
b
Congress can prohibit certain judicial review as long as the exception: a. does not hinder free market business operations b. does not make international trade difficult c. does not violate constitutional rights d. does not violate the common-law e. none of the other choices are correct
c
Congress created the first regulatory agency in 1887. It was called the: a. Federal Trade Commission b. Federal Power Commission c. Interstate Commerce Commission d. Federal Communications Commission e. none of the other choices
c
The Federal Trade Commission handles: a. discrimination cases b. employment cases c. antitrust cases d. food and drug regulation cases e. compensation cases
c
The most immediate control mechanism enjoyed by Congress for regulating administrative agencies is the ability to control agency activity through: a. the legislative process b. the rulemaking process c. the budget process d. the trial process e. the regulation process
c
The procedural requirement of requires that a party seeking judicial review must demonstrate that it incurred an injury recognized by law as a result of the agency's action. a. jurisdiction b. reviewability c. standing d. ripeness e. exhaustion
c
When Congress grants courts the ability to review administrative actions, it may: a. only specify the subject matter of court review b. only specify the personal jurisdiction of the court c. only specify that in rem jurisdiction is permitted d. specify the outcomes of court adjudications e. none of the other choices
c
When Congress grants courts the ability to review administrative actions, it may: a. only specify the subject matter of court review b. only specify the personal jurisdiction of the court c. specify that judicial review is prohibited d. only specify that in rem jurisdiction is permitted e. none of the other choices
c
A person who wishes to bring a complaint against another person or business for violation of a statute administered by a federal agency must first: a. receive approval of the appropriate district court judge to file suit b. receive approval of the appropriate U.S. district attorney to file suit c. exhaust all legislative channels before bringing suit d. exhaust all administrative channels before bringing suit e. convince the ALJ that the case warrants a review
d
An administrative agency's final budget must be agreed on by: a. the House of Representatives and the Senate b. the Supreme Court and the President c. the Supreme Court, the President and the Vice President d. the House of Representatives, the Senate and the President e. The House of Representatives and the Vice President
d
In a hearing at an administrative agency, to determine if the law has been violated: a. defendants have the right to a jury trial b. there may be no witnesses c. the procedure is the same as in a court trial d. Constitutional rights must be protected e. all of the other choices
d
Loraine wants to sue the Federal Aviation Administration because she thinks the local airport is too noisy and improperly operated. She has completed all administrative channels and reviews. Loraine should file her suit: a. in the state district court where she lives b. in the state district court in which the airport owner lives c. in the federal district court nearest the airport because this is a federal question d. file her suit in the court Congress specified when it wrote the enabling statute for the FAA e. none of the other choices
d
The courts generally will not find that an agency's decisions are arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion if: a. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns b. the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record c. public opinion strongly supports the agency's decision d. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns and the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record e. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns and the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record and public opinion strongly supports the agency's decision
d
The procedural requirement of requires that there can be no judicial review until the agency's decision is final so that the court will have the final issues in the case before it and not hypothetical questions or unresolved disputes. a. jurisdiction b. reviewability c. standing d. ripeness e. exhaustion
d
Under the Government in the Sunshine Act, an agency is not required to have an open meeting when the meeting concerns: a. secrets related to national defense b. disclosures of trade secrets c. disclosures of protected financial information d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
When a court reviews the way an agency interprets a statute, it will use which scope of judicial review: a. the lowest scope possible b. strict scrutiny compared to review of procedural requirements c. an arbitrary and capricious standard compared to review of procedural requirements d. less scrutiny compared to review of procedural requirements e. remote effects scrutiny
d
Which of the following conditions will lead to the courts not finding an agency's actions to be arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion: a. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns b. the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record c. public opinion strongly supports the agency's decision d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
Which of the following documents are exempt from being released upon request to the public under the Freedom of Information Act: a. trade secrets b. documents related to national security c. documents that would invade personal privacy if released d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
The courts generally will not find that an agency's decisions are arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion if: a. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns b. the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record c. a reasonable person could reach the same judgment as the agency on the basis of the agency's record d. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns and the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record e. the agency has sufficiently explained the facts and its policy concerns and the agency has established a factual basis that is in the agency's record and a reasonable person could reach the same judgment as the agency on the basis of the agency's record
e
The procedural requirement of requires that there can be no judicial review until the agency's decision is final so that the court will have the final issues in the case before it and not hypothetical questions or unresolved disputes. a. jurisdiction b. reviewability c. standing d. exhaustion e. none of the other choices are correct
e
Which of the following is a way that Japanese agencies may use to exert regulatory authority over businesses: a. direction b. request c. warning d. encouragement e. all of the other specific choices are correct
e
Which of these is not a procedural requirement for judicial review of an agency decision: a. ripeness b. exhaustion c. jurisdiction d. standing e. all of the other choices are requirements
e
An enabling statute is a(n): a. federal law passed by Congress granting powers to an agency b. local law passed by the local legislature granting powers to an agency c. state law passed by the state supreme court granting powers to an agency d. state law passed by the state legislature granting powers to an agency e. unofficial mandate passed by Congress granting powers to an agency
a
In an adjudicatory hearing a(n) presides over the hearing. a. administrative law judge b. federal magistrate c. administrative agency judge d. impartial third party e. state supreme court justice
a
In contrast to legislative rules, interpretative rules are: a. exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the APA b. not exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the APA c. exempt from the rule of law d. not exempt from the rule of law e. exempt from the commerce clause
a
During a formal rulemaking process, an agency may: a. send the proposed rule to the oversight committee in Congress for a vote b. send the proposed rule to the U.S. Court of Appeals for review of constitutionality c. hold an investigatory hearing that may include witnesses who testify about the rule d. all of the other specific choices e. none of the other choices
c
A major notable expansion in administrative agencies came during which period: a. the Good Times Era b. the Revolutionary War c. the Civil War d. the Great Depression e. none of the other choices
d
A(n) is a formal agency process under APA rules, which are similar to those followed in a trial. a. commissioner's hearing b. Congressional review c. rulemaking d. adjudicatory hearing e. none of the other choices
d
The administrative agency equivalent to a court trial is: a. a commissioner's hearing b. a Congressional review c. a rulemaking d. an adjudicatory hearing e. none of the other choices
d
An agency created during the late 1960s or early 1970s is: a. the International Trade Commission b. the Environmental Protection Agency c. the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission d. the International Trade Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency e. the Environmental Protection Agency and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
e
If Congress is not satisfied with the way an administrative agency is performing it: a. can change how the agency operates b. can only change how the agency operates if voters agree c. can only change how the agency operates through a Supreme Court order d. cannot change how the agency operates e. none of the other choices are correct
a
If a statute requires that administrative rule making must be "on the record" then the agency: a. must hold hearings at which witnesses appear to testify about the proposed rule b. need not hold hearings at which witnesses appear to testify about the proposed rule c. must have both physical and electronic copies of all rules d. need only have electronic copies of all rules e. must have video recordings of the drafting of all relevant rules
a
If evidence of regulatory violations can be obtained from observations made in areas the public has access to: a. there is no need to obtain a warrant b. there is still a need to obtain a warrant c. a warrant must still be obtained if the evidence is going to appear in court d. some states still require that a warrant be obtained e. a company may require that a warrant be obtained before it will consent to pay fines
a
Interpretative rules issued by administrative agencies are: a. statements that provide agency staff and the public with guidance about what a certain statute or substantive rule means in practice b. judicial statutes with the same force and effect of law as statutes passed by Congress c. rules that describe an agency's organization, method of operation, and internal practices d. statements that may only rephrase the language of a statute passed by Congress e. none of the other choices
a
Suppose an agency inspector, such as an OSHA safety inspector, discovers an apparent violation of a regulation at a business being inspected: a. the violation may be cleared up informally b. under the Administrative Procedures Act, a complaint must be filed and a notice of violation sent to the company c. the inspector must file a formal complaint, but the company could agree to correct the problem before litigation d. all suspected violations must be reported to a U.S. Attorney for consideration for prosecution e. none of the other choices
a
detail an agency's structure and describe its method of operation and its internal practices. a. procedural rules b. agency rules c. structural rules d. formal rules e. interpretative rules
a
. There is no right to trial by jury in a hearing at an administrative agency to determine if the law has been violated because: a. administrative agencies are not subject to the Constitution b. there is no criminal or common-law cause c. Congress is above the Constitution and Congress gives agencies their authority d. the Supreme Court is not involved e. none of the other choices are correct
b
A(n) is a statute delegating to an agency the powers to formulate, implement, and enforce policy relevant to its area of authority. a. administrative statute b. enabling statute c. regulatory statute d. permanence statute e. public interest statute
b
A(n) law is an authority of the government, other than a legislature or a court, created to administer a particular a. regulatory agency b. administrative agency c. legislative agency d. private agency e. litigation agency
b
According to the Supreme Court, what is one of the most significant legal trends of the last century: a. the decline of administration bodies b. the rise of administration bodies c. the decline of tort suits d. the rise of tort suits e. the decline of cases taken to the Supreme Court
b
Administrative agencies may issue subpoenas to obtain business documents that agencies need for law enforcement. Subpoenas may: a. only be issued when there is good cause to believe that a violation of the law has occurred b. be used to get confidential information c. only be issued by a federal district judge d. be used to obtain any information agencies want and no reasons need be given e. none of the other choices
b
An adjudicatory hearing at a regulatory agency will be presided over by an Administrative Law Judge or ALJ. An ALJ is a: a. member of the federal bench b. civil service employee of the agency c. municipal judge d. member of the state bench e. circuit court judge
b
An agency develops materials that help those regulated understand what they are required to do to comply with the law through the process of: a. document drafting b. rule making c. rule enforcing d. rule writing e. rule passing
b
Congress grants to an agency the power to perform regulatory functions. A statute delegating power to an agency is called: a. an administrative statute b. an enabling statute c. a regulatory statute d. a permanence statute e. a public interest statute
b
Enacted by Congress in 1946, the defines the procedural rules and formalities for federal agencies. a. Administrative Agencies Act b. Administrative Procedures Act c. Administrative Formalities Act d. Administrative Legalities Act e. Administrative Structural Act
b
Substantive (legislative) rules issued by agencies are: a. statements that provide the agency staff and public with guidance regarding what the agency believes a certain statute or regulation means b. administrative statutes with the same force and effect of law as statutes passed by Congress c. rules that describe an agency's organization, method of operation, and internal practices d. statements that may only rephrase the language of a statute passed by Congress e. none of the other choices
b
Testing by the EPA for excessive air pollution emissions is an example of acquiring information by: a. indirect observation b. direct observation c. power of subpoena d. direct enforcement e. obvious observation
b
The primary purpose of the Administrative Procedures Act is: a. to provide the judiciary with procedural rules in administrative cases b. to define procedural rules and formalities of administrative agencies c. to create a federal bureaucracy to handle the complex problems of business d. to regulate the procedural requirements of criminal law e. to amend the common law so the courts can delegate some of their authority to administrative agencies
b
The primary structure of administrative law is determined by the: a. Administrative Agencies Act b. Administrative Procedures Act c. Administrative Formalities Act d. Administrative Legalities Act e. Administrative Structural Act
b
When an agency issues a substantive rule, it is generally required by the APA to: a. interview all parties who will be affected by the regulation before it issues a final order b. provide public notice and the opportunity for interested parties to comment c. inform the President of the proposed rule d. receive the approval of both houses of Congress before it issues a final order e. inform the President of the proposed rule and receive the approval of both houses of Congress before it issues a final order and interview all parties who will be affected by the regulation before it issues a final order
b
Which department usually handles the prosecution of criminal cases that are heard in federal court when an agency brings criminal charges against a party: a. the Department of Agencies b. the Department of Justice c. the Department of Defense d. the Department of Regulation e. the Department of Business
b
Who ensures that an agency has not exceeded its authority or violated proper procedure in issuing a final rule: a. the state supreme courts b. the U.S. Court of Appeals c. the President of the United States d. Congress e. the House of Representatives
b
. If a business is unhappy with an agency sanction resulting from informal procedures it: a. cannot do anything about it b. can appeal to the Supreme Court c. can seek review, beginning with the agency head d. can request monetary compensation e. none of the other choices are correct
c
A federal law passed by Congress granting powers to an agency is called: a. a legislative deliberation b. a public purpose statute c. an enabling statute d. a public interest statute e. an administrative empowerment statute
c
Adjudicatory hearings are initiated by: a. a business filing a complaint b. the Supreme Court filing a complaint c. an agency filing a complaint d. a business refusing to respond to a complaint e. an agency issuing sanctions against a business
c
Administrative laws with the same force of law as statutes enacted by Congress are: a. procedural rules b. enforcement rules c. substantive rules d. observational rules e. interpretive rules
c
Congress gives an agency power and authority through a(n): a. authoritative delegation b. statute delegation c. legislative delegation d. public delegation e. empowering delegation
c
During a hearing at an administrative agency to determine if the law has been violated the agency is represented by its: a. lower level employees b. shareholders c. counsel d. county judge e. none of the other choices are correct
c
If a business is still unhappy with an agency's final decision after it has been reviewed by the agency head it: a. cannot do anything further b. can sue for damages c. can seek review by the federal court d. can implement sanctions against the agency e. none of the other choices are correct
c
In Dow Chemical Co. v. U.S., where the EPA took aerial photographs of a Dow plant to see if the plant produced too much pollution, the Supreme Court held that: a. the plant was located in an industrial park, not on property owned by Dow, this kind of inspection was legal b. anyone was allowed entry the plant grounds, the EPA had the right to use "entry" by air c. although entry to the plant was prohibited to the public, aerial photos did not violate the 4th Amendment d. the plant was closed to the public, a warrant had to be obtained to view the plant from the air or the ground e. none of the other choices
c
Informal agency procedures may include: a. obtaining evidence by a subpoena issued by a federal judge b. hearings with a Department of Justice attorney c. tests and inspections d. federal court hearings e. none of the other choices
c
Procedural rules issued by administrative agencies are: a. statements that provide the agency staff and public with guidance regarding what the agency believes a certain statute or regulation means b. administrative statutes with the same force of law as statutes passed by Congress c. rules that describe an agency's organization, method of operation, and internal practices d. statements that may only rephrase the language of a statute passed by Congress e. none of the other choices
c
The first modern federal regulatory agency was created in 1887 to regulate: a. taxes b. food and drugs c. railroads d. communications e. courts
c
Which classification of administrative laws have the same force of law as statues enacted by Congress: a. procedural rules b. enforcement rules c. substantive rules d. observational rules e. interpretive rules
c
Which classification of administrative laws results in a rule being a federal law: a. procedural rules b. enforcement rules c. substantive rules d. observational rules e. interpretive rules
c
. Businesses have contested fines resulting from regulations that require mandatory self-reporting of data. They contended that self-reporting of violations violated the Fifth Amendment prohibition against self-incrimination. The Supreme Court has ruled that: a. the self-incrimination privilege of the 5th Amendment applies to individuals only b. corporations are not protected by the self-incrimination privilege of the 5th Amendment c. the self-incrimination applies to businesses if the charge may be for criminal penalties, but not for civil penalties d. the self-incrimination privilege of the 5th Amendment applies to individuals only and corporations are not protected by the self-incrimination privilege of the 5th Amendment e. the self-incrimination privilege of the 5th Amendment applies to individuals only and corporations are not protected by the self-incrimination privilege of the 5th Amendment and the self-incrimination applies to businesses if the charge may be for criminal penalties, but not for civil penalties
d
Among the formal procedures used by most regulatory agencies are quasi-judicial powers, especially: a. commissioner's hearings b. Congressional reviews c. rulemaking hearings d. adjudicatory hearings e. none of the other choices
d
Among the significant agency(s) created during the 1930s were: a. the Federal Communications Commission b. the Securities and Exchange Commission c. the Federal Trade Commission d. the Federal Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission e. the Federal Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission
d
As agency regulatory activities have expanded, agencies have relied more heavily on: a. the federal court system b. penal sanctions c. executive branch assistance d. informal agency procedures e. the federal court system and penal sanctions
d
Congress authorizes the EPA to regulate air quality by reducing emissions from gasoline engines. The EPA immediately bans gas engines issues such a regulation. The new regulation is probably: a. a legal issuance of a substantive regulation b. a legal amendment of a substantive regulation c. a legal procedural revision of a substantive regulation d. an improperly implemented substantive regulation e. an improper revision of an interpretative regulation
d
In Black Beauty Coal Co. v. Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, where a coal mine inspector believed a situation created a fire hazard for which he issued a "high negligence" citation that the company contested. The appeals court held that: a. the mine inspector had no basis for the citation; it appeared to be personal opinion, so the citation was stricken b. the mine inspector showed bias and hostility toward the mine operator that required the citation to be stricken c. the mine inspector showed bias and hostility toward the mine operator that required the citation to be stricken d. there was sufficient evidence to uphold the citation e. none of the other choices
d
Some administrative agency investigations lead to a formal complaint being filed against a business. This may result in a trial heard by an administrative law judge (ALJ). ALJs are: a. at the lowest level of the federal judicial system b. the regulatory agency equivalent of an appellate judge c. are not judges because they only hear the facts of cases d. are employees of administrative agencies e. are employees of administrative agencies and the regulatory agency equivalent of an appellate judge
d
When an administrative agency engages in rulemaking, it must first publish the proposed legislative rule, then it must: a. conduct a trial-like hearing b. examine witnesses from both sides of the issue c. have open oral testimony by all interested parties d. allow written commentaries by interested parties e. all of the other choices
d
Which of the following is a benefit of agencies using informal procedures: a. informal procedures generally require less time b. informal procedures generally cost less c. informal procedures are more thorough d. both a and b are correct e. none of the other choices are correct
d
Which of the following is a form of rulemaking for an agency: a. issuing formal rules or regulations b. providing informal policy guidance documents that explain how an agency views the law c. developing a quasi-common law through issuing decisions in individual cases d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
Which of the following is a way in which information about compliance with federal laws is obtained: a. regulated businesses are required to self-report b. direct observation determines if a business is following the law c. agency subpoena power is used to require a business to produce documents d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
Which of the following is an example of an informal procedure for enforcing compliance with regulations: a. tests and inspections b. negotiations c. settlements d. all of the other specific choices are correct e. none of the other specific choices are correct
d
the primary source(s) of administrative law include(s): a. the Legislative Delegation Act b. the Administrative Procedures Act c. court decisions reviewing agency decisions d. the Administrative Procedures Act and court decisions reviewing agency decisions e. the Administrative Procedures Act and court decisions reviewing agency decisions and the Legislative Delegation Act
d
The Environmental Protection Agency has rules about the amount of chemicals that may be emitted into the air. If a factory emits a chemical and the EPA wants to know if the emissions are within legal limits, the EPA may: a. demand the factory measure the pollution and report if it is violating the law or not b. have EPA employees measure the air at the factory to see if it is violating the law or not c. get a subpoena from a court to force the company to produce documents concerning pollution from the factory d. have EPA employees measure the air at the factory to see if it is violating the law or not and get a subpoena from a court to force the company to produce documents concerning pollution from the factory e. have EPA employees measure the air at the factory to see if it is violating the law or not and get a subpoena from a court to force the company to produce documents concerning pollution from the factory and demand the factory measure the pollution and report if it is violating the law or not
e
The primary source(s) of administrative law include(s): a. the Administrative Procedures Act b. the enabling statutes of the administrative agencies c. court decisions reviewing agency decisions d. the enabling statutes of the administrative agencies and court decisions reviewing agency decisions e. the enabling statutes of the administrative agencies and court decisions reviewing agency decisions and the Administrative Procedures Act
e
When federal agencies sue to enforce regulations, depending on the authority the agency has been granted by Congress, the agency: a. may sue for civil penalties b. may sue to withhold property c. may sue for criminal penalties d. may sue for civil penalties and may sue to withhold property e. may sue for civil penalties and may sue to withhold property and may sue for criminal penalties
e
Which of the following is a primary source of administrative law: a. the enabling statutes of administrative agencies b. the Administrative Procedures Act c. rules issued by administrative agencies d. court decisions reviewing the validity of agency actions e. all of the other specific choices are correct
e
Which of the following is an example of a sanction offered by the APA: a. assessment of damages, reimbursement, restitution, compensation, costs, charges, or fees b. requirement, revocation, or suspension of a license c. imposition of a penalty or fine d. destruction, taking, seizing, or withholding of property e. all of the other specific choices are correct
e
Which of the following is an example of a sanction offered by the APA: a. prohibition, requirement, limitation, or other condition affecting the freedom of a person b. withholding of relief c. imposition of a penalty or fine d. destruction, taking, seizing, or withholding of property e. all of the other specific choices are correct
e
Which sanction is not available to any federal regulatory agency? a. imposition of a fine b. revocation of a business license c. assessment for damages d. destruction or seizing of business property e. all of the other choices are available
e
are statements issued by an agency to provide its staff and the public with guidance regarding the "interpretation" of a substantive rule or a congressional statute. a. procedural rules b. enforcement rules c. substantive rules d. observational rules e. interpretive rules
e
