Question 1

Administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in some situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The U.S.Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses.This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in​

Accepted Answer

A) all industries. 
B) highly regulated industries. 
C) no industries. 
D) newly regulated industries only. 
A) all industries. 
B) highly regulated industries. 
C) no industries. 
D) newly regulated industries only. B

Question 3

Grapple Market Share Corporation would like to know what information federal agencies have about Grapple's operations,so that the firm will know what its competitors may be able to learn about it.Can Grapple require the agencies to disclose whatever information they may have concerning it? If so,how should the firm make its request? What federal law applies? Is any information exempt?

Accepted Answer

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)of 1966 requires the federal government to reveal certain "records" to "any person" on request.The request may be made via e-mail or fax,or more traditional print methods,and needs to contain only a reasonable description of the information sought.An agency has twenty working days to respond to a request.There are exemptions,but the agency must notify the party seeking the information what is being withheld and which exemptions-national security,or the confidential or personal nature of the information,for example-are being asserted.An agency's refusal to comply with the FOIA can be challenged in court.Generally,all records must be made available electronically on the Internet,on CD-ROMs,and in other electronic formats,and clearly indexed.Documents must be made computer accessible within a year of their creation.

Question 4

An administrative adjudicatory hearing does not have to meet the constitutional standards of due process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Regulatory Flexibility Act has helped reduce record-keeping burdens for Hometown Gas Company and other small business firms in the area of​

Accepted Answer

A) accounting practices. 
B) asset acquisition. 
C) hazardous waste management. 
D) tax reporting. 
A) accounting practices. 
B) asset acquisition. 
C) hazardous waste management. 
D) tax reporting.

Question 6

In most instances,an agency is not required to obtain a search warrant before a physical search for evidence is conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Federal executive agencies are outside the federal executive departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a business firm refuses to comply with an agency's request to inspect facilities or business records,the agency must defer to the refusal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

Final administrative rules have binding legal effect unless the courts later overturn them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Like statutory law,administrative law is created by legislatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)files a complaint against General Construction Corporation (GCC).GCC 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. 
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.

Question 13

Often,an administrative agency itself enforces its rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

By delegating some of its authority to make and implement laws,Congress violates the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In reviewing the actions of the U.S.Office of Nuclear Energy and other agencies,the courts​

Accepted Answer

A) are usually reluctant to review questions of fact. 
B) rarely defer to the technical expertise of administrative agencies. 
C) often rule on the merits of policy determinations. 
D) never defer to an agency's interpretation of law. 
A) are usually reluctant to review questions of fact. 
B) rarely defer to the technical expertise of administrative agencies. 
C) often rule on the merits of policy determinations. 
D) never defer to an agency's interpretation of law.

Question 16

Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission,and other agencies,may be exercised through a presidential veto of​

Accepted Answer

A) Congress's modifications of the agency's authority. 
B) the agency's final rules. 
C) the agency's final orders. 
D) none of the choices. 
A) Congress's modifications of the agency's authority. 
B) the agency's final rules. 
C) the agency's final orders. 
D) none of the choices.

Question 17

Under the exhaustion doctrine,a party must feel "exhausted" about an administrative action or regulation to challenge it in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Final administrative rules do not have binding legal effect unless the courts later declare them to be binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Federal agencies must consider ways to reduce the economic impact of new regulations on small businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A party can challenge an administrative regulation as so irrational as to be arbitrary and capricious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in some situations.

The U.S.Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses.This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in

An administrative adjudicatory hearing does not have to meet the constitutional standards of due process.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act has helped reduce record-keeping burdens for Hometown Gas Company and other small business firms in the area of

In most instances,an agency is not required to obtain a search warrant before a physical search for evidence is conducted.

Federal executive agencies are outside the federal executive departments.

If a business firm refuses to comply with an agency's request to inspect facilities or business records,the agency must defer to the refusal.

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

Final administrative rules have binding legal effect unless the courts later overturn them.

Like statutory law,administrative law is created by legislatures.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)files a complaint against General Construction Corporation (GCC).GCC may want to settle the dispute,before formal adjudicatory proceedings begin,to avoid

Often,an administrative agency itself enforces its rules.

By delegating some of its authority to make and implement laws,Congress violates the U.S.Constitution.

In reviewing the actions of the U.S.Office of Nuclear Energy and other agencies,the courts

Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission,and other agencies,may be exercised through a presidential veto of

Under the exhaustion doctrine,a party must feel "exhausted" about an administrative action or regulation to challenge it in court.

Final administrative rules do not have binding legal effect unless the courts later declare them to be binding.

Federal agencies must consider ways to reduce the economic impact of new regulations on small businesses.

A party can challenge an administrative regulation as so irrational as to be arbitrary and capricious.

Business and Its Legal Environment

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics

Business and the Constitution

Tort Law

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Intellectual Property Rights

Internet Law, social Media, and Privacy

International Law in a Global Economy

Business Organizations

The Formation of Traditional and E-Contracts

Contract Performance, breach, and Remedies Voluntary Consent

Sales, leases, and Product Liability

Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy

Employment, immigration, and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Environmental Law

Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition

Investor Protection and Corporate Governance

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Exam 5: Powers and Functions of Administrative Agencies

Administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in some situations.

The U.S.Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses.This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in​

An administrative adjudicatory hearing does not have to meet the constitutional standards of due process.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act has helped reduce record-keeping burdens for Hometown Gas Company and other small business firms in the area of​

In most instances,an agency is not required to obtain a search warrant before a physical search for evidence is conducted.

Federal executive agencies are outside the federal executive departments.

If a business firm refuses to comply with an agency's request to inspect facilities or business records,the agency must defer to the refusal.

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

Final administrative rules have binding legal effect unless the courts later overturn them.

Like statutory law,administrative law is created by legislatures.

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

Often,an administrative agency itself enforces its rules.

By delegating some of its authority to make and implement laws,Congress violates the U.S.Constitution.

In reviewing the actions of the U.S.Office of Nuclear Energy and other agencies,the courts​

Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission,and other agencies,may be exercised through a presidential veto of​

Under the exhaustion doctrine,a party must feel "exhausted" about an administrative action or regulation to challenge it in court.

Final administrative rules do not have binding legal effect unless the courts later declare them to be binding.

Federal agencies must consider ways to reduce the economic impact of new regulations on small businesses.

A party can challenge an administrative regulation as so irrational as to be arbitrary and capricious.

Business and Its Legal Environment

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics

Business and the Constitution

Tort Law

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Intellectual Property Rights

Internet Law, social Media, and Privacy

International Law in a Global Economy

Business Organizations

The Formation of Traditional and E-Contracts

Contract Performance, breach, and Remedies Voluntary Consent

Sales, leases, and Product Liability

Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy

Employment, immigration, and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Environmental Law

Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition

Investor Protection and Corporate Governance

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The U.S.Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses.This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in

The Regulatory Flexibility Act has helped reduce record-keeping burdens for Hometown Gas Company and other small business firms in the area of

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

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)files a complaint against General Construction Corporation (GCC).GCC may want to settle the dispute,before formal adjudicatory proceedings begin,to avoid

In reviewing the actions of the U.S.Office of Nuclear Energy and other agencies,the courts

Executive control over the Federal Communications Commission,and other agencies,may be exercised through a presidential veto of