Question 1

A failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to comply with a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be challenged in​

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A)  a federal district court.
B)  a hearing before the U.S.Freedom of Information Agency.
C)  a meeting with Congress's FOIA subcommittee.
D)  a special conference with the president of the United States.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A federal administrative agency is often created as a parallel to a state agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discovers that Goodnuff Trailers,Inc. ,is violating a FEMA regulation.If this situation is resolved like most such disputes,the outcome will be​

Accepted Answer

A)  a negotiated settlement.
B)  a trial and a fine.
C)  a trial and an appeal to a higher authority.
D)  a trial and the dissolution of the business.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

An administrative law judge does not have the power to rule on questions of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A subpoena ad testificandum is an order to an individual or organization to hand over certain records,papers,or books.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Bureau of Land Management uses notice-and-comment rulemaking.This involves a period during which​

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A)  judges,legislators,and the president are asked about a proposed rule.
B)  potential violators of a proposed rule are notified and publicized.
C)  the administrators "notice" a problem and "comment" on it.
D)  the public is asked to comment on a proposed rule.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) files a complaint against Energy Plant Corporation.The firm may want to settle the dispute,before formal adjudicatory proceedings begin,to avoid​

Accepted Answer

A)  appearing uncooperative.
B)  eliminating the need for additional proceedings.
C)  rectifying the problem to the NRC's satisfaction.
D)  saving the expense of formal proceedings and later appeals.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The overall benefits of administrative regulations often exceed their costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Congress can review new federal regulations before they take effect.

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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

An agency can make rules that are as legally binding as laws passed by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Interested parties must be given an opportunity to express their views on a proposed rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

An administrative law judge does not make determinations of facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  adjudication.
B)  declaration.
C)  enunciation.
D)  pronunciation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) orders Retail Empire Inc.to reveal certain information.Retail Empire complains to a court,arguing that the order is an abuse of the FTC's discretion. Like other agencies,the FTC can use a subpoena to​

Accepted Answer

A)  compel a party to testify,but not to obtain documents.
B)  obtain any information except what a party refuses to reveal.
C)  harass an uncooperative business or individual.
D)  reveal regulatory violations.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Maya seeks information about well-known businesspersons under the Freedom of Information Act.To obtain the information,Maya must​

Accepted Answer

A)  agree not to reveal any trade secrets.
B)  reasonably describe the information.
C)  get a court order.
D)  have the subjects' permission.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

State and federal administrative agencies may issue regulations that conflict.When a state regulation conflicts with a federal regulation​

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal regulation takes precedence.
B)  the state regulation takes precedence.
C)  the regulations are mutually void.
D)  the regulations are of equal effect.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 23: Administrative Agencies

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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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discovers that Goodnuff Trailers,Inc. ,is violating a FEMA regulation.If this situation is resolved like most such disputes,the outcome will be​

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An administrative law judge does not make determinations of facts.

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

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An administrative law judge does not have the power to rule on questions of evidence.

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An agency can make rules that are as legally binding as laws passed by Congress.

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A failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to comply with a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be challenged in​

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

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Interested parties must be given an opportunity to express their views on a proposed rule.

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) files a complaint against Energy Plant Corporation.The firm may want to settle the dispute,before formal adjudicatory proceedings begin,to avoid​

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Congress can review new federal regulations before they take effect.

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The overall benefits of administrative regulations often exceed their costs.

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The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by agencies.

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The Bureau of Land Management uses notice-and-comment rulemaking.This involves a period during which​

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) orders Retail Empire Inc.to reveal certain information.Retail Empire complains to a court,arguing that the order is an abuse of the FTC's discretion. Like other agencies,the FTC can use a subpoena to​

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State and federal administrative agencies may issue regulations that conflict.When a state regulation conflicts with a federal regulation​

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Maya seeks information about well-known businesspersons under the Freedom of Information Act.To obtain the information,Maya must​

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A subpoena ad testificandum is an order to an individual or organization to hand over certain records,papers,or books.

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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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A federal administrative agency is often created as a parallel to a state agency.

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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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