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The NTSB is an ____ administrative agency
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Independent regulatory
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As an administrative agency, the NTSB exercises powers associated with the three branches of government: the legislative branch through_____; the executive branch, through ____; and the judical branch
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Rulemaking---enforcement----adjudication
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When making rules, __________ and the _________ governs an agency's rulemaking, enforcement and adjudication processes.
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Congress--- the Administrative procedures act
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The Administrative Procedures Act provides that a court ___ set aside agency actions found to be ____,____,____.
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Should---Arbitrary---Capricious---An abuse of discretion
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Failed to provide a____ explanation for its decision
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Rational
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Changed its prior policy without
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justification
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Considered legally____factors.
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inappropriate
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Entirely failed to consider a____factor.
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Relevant
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Rendered a decision plainly_____to the evidence.
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Contrary
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The NTSB in this case did which of the following:_____ and _______.
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Failed to provide a rational explanation for its decision------Change its prior policy without justification
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Therefore, the NTSB's decision_____arbitrary and capricious.
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was
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Given these facts, the NTSB's decision____be arbitrary and capricious.
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would not