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A government body created by legislatures to implement laws.
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administrative agency
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A collection of laws that delineates the legal powers and the legal limits of agencies
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administrative law
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A federal statute that gives guidelines for administrative agency decisions, hearings, judicial review, and rulemaking. Passed in 1946, it has served as a model for similar state statutes.
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administrative procedure acts
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A transfer of authority from a legislature to an agency.
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delegation
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An agency, the head of which may be removed by the executive branch at any time.
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executive agency
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An agency, the head of which may be removed from office only for just cause.
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independent agency
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Law describing methods or processes.
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procedural law
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An agency that requires compliance.
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regulatory agency
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An administrative agency that provides basic services to people in need.
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social welfare agency
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A written law.
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statute
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A law that defines rights.
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substantive law