Question 1

Congress enables the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air and water pollution. This congressional act is​

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A)   ​divine right.
B)   ​a delegation of legislative power.
C)   ​a gap-filling power.
D)   ​arbitrary and capricious.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

An administrative law judge does not make determinations of facts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The president of the United States may not veto congressional attempts to modify an agency's authority.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The U.S. Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses. This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in​

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A)   ​all industries.
B)   ​highly regulated industries.
C)   ​no industries.
D)   ​newly regulated industries only.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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​

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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.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission, and other agencies, may be exercised through the president's power to​

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A)   ​appoint agency officers.
B)   ​veto the agency's final rules.
C)   ​veto the agency's final orders.
D)   promulgate enabling legislation.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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​

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

Question 8

The functions of the Social Security Administration, like those of other administrative agencies, include​

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A)   ​adjudication.
B)   ​declaration.
C)   ​enunciation.
D)   ​pronunciation.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

A federal administrative agency may exercise powers beyond those that Congress delegates to it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  discovers that Fish Farms, Inc. has violated an EPA regulation. If no settlement is reached, the EPA can​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​issue a formal complaint against Fish Farms.
B)   ​do nothing.
C)   ​take the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court.
D)   ​immediately impose sanctions on Fish Farms.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Administrative agencies create their own enabling legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

With some exceptions, every portion of every meeting of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors and other federal administrative agencies must be open to public observation under​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​no federal or state law.
B)   ​the Freedom of Information Act.
C)   ​the Government in the Sunshine Act.
D)   ​the Public Accountability Act.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 23: Administrative Agencies

Administrative agencies create their own enabling legislation.

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The U.S. Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses. This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in

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A federal administrative agency may exercise powers beyond those that Congress delegates to it.

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The president of the United States may not veto congressional attempts to modify an agency's authority.

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With some exceptions, every portion of every meeting of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors and other federal administrative agencies must be open to public observation under

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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

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovers that Fish Farms, Inc. has violated an EPA regulation. If no settlement is reached, the EPA can

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Congress enables the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air and water pollution. This congressional act is

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Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission, and other agencies, may be exercised through the president's power to

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An administrative law judge does not make determinations of facts.

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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

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The functions of the Social Security Administration, like those of other administrative agencies, include

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Exam 23: Administrative Agencies

Administrative agencies create their own enabling legislation.

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The U.S. Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses. This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in​

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A federal administrative agency may exercise powers beyond those that Congress delegates to it.

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The president of the United States may not veto congressional attempts to modify an agency's authority.

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With some exceptions, every portion of every meeting of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors and other federal administrative agencies must be open to public observation under​

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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​

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovers that Fish Farms, Inc. has violated an EPA regulation. If no settlement is reached, the EPA can​

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Congress enables the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air and water pollution. This congressional act is​

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Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission, and other agencies, may be exercised through the president's power to​

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An administrative law judge does not make determinations of facts.

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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​

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The functions of the Social Security Administration, like those of other administrative agencies, include​

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The U.S. Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses. This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in

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With some exceptions, every portion of every meeting of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors and other federal administrative agencies must be open to public observation under

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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

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovers that Fish Farms, Inc. has violated an EPA regulation. If no settlement is reached, the EPA can

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Congress enables the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air and water pollution. This congressional act is

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Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission, and other agencies, may be exercised through the president's power to

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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

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The functions of the Social Security Administration, like those of other administrative agencies, include

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