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Administrative Law Flashcards

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Administrative agencies have become so important that they’re often called the

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fourth branch of the government.

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The federal government’s ability to create administrative agencies is

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implied in the Constitution.

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There are more than ________ federal administrative agencies.

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100

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___________________ established notice and hearing requirements; established rules for conduction agency adjudicative actions, and established procedures for rule making.

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Administrative Procedures Act

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Many agencies have the authority to issue substantive rules. The have ___________ powers.

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legistlative

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These legislative rules have the ____________________ and the people/entities covered by the agency must abide by the administrative rules and regulations.

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force of law

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7
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Safe level for golden raisins

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35 fly eggs/8oz

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8
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safe contaminant level for popcorn

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2 rodent hairs per lb

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9
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safe contaminant level for peanuts

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20 insects per 100lbs

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10
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safe contaminant level for can of mushrooms

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20 maggots/3 oz

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safe contaminant level for tomato juice

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10 fly eggs/3 oz

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35 fly eggs/8 oz

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safe contaminant level for golden raisins

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2 rodent hairs per lb

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safe contaminant level for popcorn

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20 insects per 100lbs

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safe contaminant level for peanuts

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20 maggots 3/ oz

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safe contaminant level for can of mushrooms

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10 fly eggs/3 oz

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safe contaminant level for tomato juice

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golden raisins safe contaminant level

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35 fly eggs/8 oz

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popcorn safe contaminant level

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2 rodent hairs per lb

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peanuts safe contaminant level

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20 insects per 100 lbs

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can mushrooms safe contaminant level

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20 maggots /3 oz

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tomato juice safe contaminant level

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10 fly eggs/3 oz

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Safe contaminant levels:
Golden Raisins:
Popcorn:
Peanuts:
Can Mushrooms:
Tomato Juice:
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Golden Raisins: 35 fly eggs/8oz
Popcorn: 2 rodent hairs per lb
Peanuts:  20 insects per 100 lbs
Can mushrooms:  20 maggots/3 oz
Tomato juice:  10 fly eggs/3oz
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23
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Statutes often require the issuance of a ____________________ before a person can enter certain industries (like banks, tv stations, airlines) or professions (physicians, lawyers, CPAs).

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government license

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Most administrative agencies have the power to _____________________________ in regards to statutes that require the issuance of a government license before a person can enter a certain industry.

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whether to grant licenses to applicants

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Name two executive powers of administrative agencies

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administrative subpoena that directs the subject to disclose info.
-Administrative searches - physical inspections of businesses.

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Administrative subpoena

Administrative searches

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2 executive powers of administrative agencies

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27
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ALJ

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Administrative Law Judge

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Judicial Powers

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  1. must provide procedural due process that gives respondents proper notice of allegations and a chance to present evidence
  2. must provide substantive due process that clearly states the statute or rule that the respondent is charged with violating
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29
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2 Judicial Powers of administrative agencies

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  1. procedural due process

2. substantive due process

30
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What kind of judge presides over administrative proceedings and decides questions of law and fact concerning the case with no jury?

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Administrative Law Judges

31
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At an administrative proceeding with an ALJ, how many members of the jury are there?

32
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ALJ decisions are issued in the form of an _________ that states the _______________.

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  • order

- reason for the decision

33
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ALJ’s decide ________________________ in administrative hearings.

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questions of law and fact

34
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Judicial Review of Agency Actions

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  1. Case must be ripe.
  2. Administrative exhaustion
  3. Final Order Rule - the decision of the agency must be final before judicial review is sought.
35
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The decision of the agency must be final before judicial review is sought.

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Final Order Rule

36
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case is ripe =

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currently in dispute

37
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FOIA

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Freedom of Information Act

38
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_________________requires agencies to publish agency procedures, rules, regs, interpretations in the federal register.

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Freedom of Information Act

39
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Public disclosure of agency actions

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publish agency procedures, rules, regs, interpretations in the federal register as required by the FOIA

40
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Government in the Sunshine Act

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opens certain federal agency meetings to the public

41
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______________________ law opens certain federal agency meetings to the public.

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Government in the Sunshine Act

42
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Equal Access to Justice Act

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protects persons from harassment by federal administrative agencies.

43
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_____________________ law protects persons from harassment by federal administrative agencies.

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Equal Access to Justice Act

44
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A joint project of two agencies (FCC and FTC)

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Do-Not-Call Registry

45
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First largest governmental agency

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Department of Defense

46
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Second largest governmental agency

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Department of Homeland Security

47
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What law placed 22 existing federal agencies with nearly 200,000 employees under the second largest governmental agency named ______________.

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  • The Homeland Security Act of 2002

- Department of Homeland Security

48
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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

49
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How many drugs did the FDA test last year?

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0 The FDA does not test drugs.

50
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What agency provides the basis for the regulation of testing, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medicinal products.

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Food and Drug Administration

51
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Food laws are suppose to (3 things)

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  1. Ensure the wholesomeness of food;
  2. Encourage accuracy in labeling and packaging; and
  3. Prevent injury to health.
52
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Golden raisins safe level

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35 fly eggs/8 oz

53
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Popcorn safe level

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2 rodent hairs per lb

54
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Peanuts safe level

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20 insects per 100 lbs

55
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can of mushrooms safe level

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20 maggots/3 oz

56
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tomato juice safe level

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10 fly eggs/3 oz

57
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_______________ is defined as substances & preparations for cleansing, altering the appearance of, and promoting the attractiveness of a person.

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Regulation of cosmetics

58
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____________________________- FDA can regulate medical devices like heart pacemakers, dialysis machines, defibrillators, surgical equipment, and other diagnostic, therapeutic, and health devices.

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Regulation of medical devices

59
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EEOC

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

60
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EEOC is responsible for ______________________________________.

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enforcing federal employment discrimination laws.

61
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What administrative agency is responsible for enforcing federal employment discrimination laws?

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

62
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Who interprets enforces CPSA: safety tests consumer products; collects data re injuries caused by products; can require recalls; can seize hazardous products; & seek civil & criminal penalties?

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Consumer Product Safety Commission

63
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CPSA

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  1. Community Partnership of Southern Arizona
  2. Colored Pencil Society of America
  3. Canadian Professional Sales Association
  4. Consumer Product Safety Act
    Only remember 4.
64
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___________________________-enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit unfair and deceptive trade practices.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

65
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What law prohibits unfair and deceptive trade practices?

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Federal Trade Commission Act

66
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Who regulates labor union formation, elections, bargaining with employees, and other labor matters?

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National Labor Relations Board

67
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Who regulates radio, television, cable, and other broadcast media?

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

68
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Who regulates the issuance, sale, and purchase of securities, including stocks and bonds?

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Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)

69
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Who is responsible for enforcing federal environmental protection laws?

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Environmental Protection Agency

70
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Name some environmental protection laws.

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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Endangered Species Act
71
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Administrative regulations are developed by

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enabling statutes.

72
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Code of Federal Regulations

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