Question 1

List some other statutes that seek to control ad- ministrative agencies.

Accepted Answer

Congressional Review Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act, and Unfunded Mandates Act

Question 2

The Chadha case dealt with which of the follow- ing issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Line item veto
B)  Presidential veto
C)  Legislative veto
D)  None of the above C

Question 3

A major control that Congress has over adminis- trative agencies is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Authority to select the heads of the agencies
B)  Authority to expand or limit agencies' budgets
C)  Authority to fire the heads of the agencies
D)  None of the above B

Question 4

Explain how Congress uses the enabling act and new legislation to control the powers of adminis- trative agencies.

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Question 5

Discuss the role of committee hearings with re- spect to legislative oversight of administrative agencies.

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Question 6

Sunset legislation are laws that require that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The budget must be balanced in 5 years.
B)  Employees must retire at age 65.
C)  Unless reauthorized by a legislature, an agency or program will automatically terminate.
D)  Agency employees cannot go out after dark.

Question 7

The Government in the Sunshine Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires federal agencies to terminate unless renewed in 5 years.
B)  Requires agencies to conduct their business regularly and in public.
C)  Requires agencies to release information upon request.
D)  Requires at least a #16 sunscreen.

Question 8

Why was the legislative veto ruled unconstitu- tional?

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Question 9

State four powers that legislatures have to control administrative agencies.

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Exam 7: Legislative Control of Administrative Agencies