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Hybrid rule making contains ______________
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some of the features of both formal and informal rule making
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Why is informal rule making often used by administrative agencies?
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It is more efficient for the agency in terms of time and cost.
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If all other administrative procedures have been exhausted, any entity that believes itself harmed by an administrative rule may
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challenge that rule in federal court
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The ________________ is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
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Federal Register
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Which of the following laws imposes procedural requirements on all federal agencies, which they are required to follow in rulemaking, adjudication, and other functions?
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The Administrative Procedure Act
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When an administrative agency decides to create a new rule, what must it do as a first step?
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Publish a notice of the proposed rule making proceeding in the Federal Register
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Who appoints commissioners of independent agencies?
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The president with the advice and consent of the Senate
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In 2009, the FDA issued an Egg Safety Final Rule meant to prevent cases of egg-related salmonella poisoning in the U.S. The regulation requires preventive measures during the production of eggs in poultry houses and subsequent refrigeration during storage and transportation. This rule has an effect of law. This rule is an example of a(n) _________________.
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legislative rule
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The majority of federal administrative agencies are part of which category of agency?
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The executive branch
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An administrative agency's power to issue a subpoena to testify or to produce records __________________________.
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is granted by enabling statutes
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is an agency that has narrow authority over many facets of the securities industry. The SEC is an example of a(n) ______________________.
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independent agency
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Which of the following would not be considered an administrative agency?
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The Supreme Court
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Al's Car Shack believes its business has been hurt by a new administrative agency rule that creates excessive paperwork for the sale of used cars. In order to challenge the new rule, Al's Car Shack may
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immediately challenge the rule by filing a complaint with the administrative agency.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sought to change the rules so that stock options would in the future be charged as expenses. Congress did not like the proposed rule change and sought to dissuade the SEC from enacting it. What actions may Congress legally take to convince the SEC to drop its proposed rule change?
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Congress may either threaten to defund the SEC through cutting or even eliminating its budget, or it can dissolve the agency.
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Kathryn was unhappy with the fact that her restaurant was denied a cabaret license. She appealed to the agency that denied the license and discovered that in an administrative agency hearing
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All of these statements are correct.