Exam 38: Administrative Law

The federal government must disclose certain records to any person or entity on written request only if there is a rational reason for the request.

After notice-and-comment rulemaking,the U.S.Bureau of Land Management (BLM)issues a new rule and applies it to Clearcut Timber Company.Clearcut appeals the application to a federal court.The court will most likely defer to the BLM's interpretation 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 U.S.Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses.This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in

The Merit Systems Protection Board issues a rule.Like other administrative agencies' "legislative rules," this rule is as

Von seeks information about Wes and other well-known businesspersons under the Freedom of Information Act.To obtain the information,Von must

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

All federal government agencies must make their records available electronically on the Internet.

Often,an administrative agency enforces it own rules.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)is investigating reports that Caplets Pharmaceutical Corporation is putting potentially harmful additives in Doze,a new pain-relief medication.The FDA's demands for particular documents from Caplets

Persons who favor the creation of a National Biotech Agency to regulate the production of genetically altered agricultural products should concentrate their lobbying efforts on

Federal administrative agencies can regulate beyond the powers granted by enabling legislation.

The U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Service issues a rule.Like the rules of other federal administrative agencies,this rule is compiled in

Administrative agencies-like the Securities and Exchange Commission,the Federal Trade Commission,and the Food and Drug Administration-make rules.What are the two basic types of rules called,and how binding are they What must an administrative rule NOT do

The Federal Aviation Administration uses notice-and-comment rulemaking.The final rule in such a proceeding is sometimes referred to as

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

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

Administrative agencies cannot make legislative rules,or substantive rules,that are as legally binding as laws that the Congress passes.

Plastix Produx Company is subject to a decision by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Opposed to the decision,Plastix Produx wants a court to review it.First,however,the firm must use all of the potential administrative remedies.This is

Caleb is a witness in a controversy involving the U.S.Drug Enforcement Administration.Caleb can be compelled to appear before an administrative law judge if he is served with