The two primary reasons Congress delegates power to agencies.
What is because 1) they're too busy and 2) lack expertise?
100
The process an agency uses to reach a decision on the matter before it; similar to the court process
What is adjudication?
100
Mediation, arbitration, minitrials, etc.
What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?
100
Regulates the airlines and air travel.
What is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
100
A statement of policy issued by the agency that implements the will of Congress
What is a rule?
200
The publication that publishes proposed rules.
What is the Federal Register?
200
The type of adjudication when a person files a Social Security claim.
What is adjudication for a claim of benefit?
200
Restricts the release of private info.
What is the Privacy Act?
200
Regulates food labeling, among other things.
What is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
200
The publication that publishes final rules.
What is the Code of Federal Regulations?
300
On the record resolution of a dispute.
What is formal adjudication?
300
Presides over hearings; unbiased and generally independent of agency.
Who is the ALJ?
300
The liability of an agency for providing incorrect advice.
What is none.
300
Investigates and regulates businesses, corporations, or other persons whose business affects commerce.
What is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?
300
The type of rules that have the force and effect of law and carry out the intent of the statute.
What are legislative rules?
400
When agencies may bring criminal charges against offenders on their own initiative and without the assistance of any outside agency.
When is never (I know, kind of a trick question). : )
400
Final disposition by an ALJ; may compel action or provide for penalty.
What is an order?
400
An equitable, court-created doctrine to avoid an unjust or unfair result.
What is estoppel?
400
Investigates airline crashes and other transportation-related accidents.
What is the National Transportation Safety Board?
400
The most common length of the comment period.
What is 60 days?
500
Interpretive rules and policy statements.
What are non-legislative rules?
500
The standard of proof in most administrative adjudications.
What is preponderance of the evidence?
500
An unofficial disclosure made formally by agency or informally by someone with unique knowledge
What is a leak?
500
The agency responsible for monitoring hurricane progress and strength.
What is National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)?
500
The Supreme Court decision that held that agencies may investigate within their jurisdiction so long as the demand is not too indefinite and the information is reasonably sought.