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What is another name for informal rulemaking?
What is another name for informal rulemaking?
- Regulatory directive process
- Notice and comment rulemaking (correct)
- Formal adjudication
- Administrative rulemaking
Where can one find informal rulemaking processes outlined?
Where can one find informal rulemaking processes outlined?
- www.federalregister.gov
- www.regulations.gov (correct)
- www.whitehouse.gov
- www.congress.gov
Which of the following statements is true regarding informal rulemaking?
Which of the following statements is true regarding informal rulemaking?
- It requires formal approval from Congress.
- It allows for public input through comments. (correct)
- It is the only method of rulemaking recognized by law.
- It involves extensive hearings and legal representation.
What is an advantage of informal rulemaking?
What is an advantage of informal rulemaking?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informal rulemaking?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informal rulemaking?
What is the primary focus of the current segment of the course?
What is the primary focus of the current segment of the course?
Which statement best reflects the understanding of the levels of government discussed?
Which statement best reflects the understanding of the levels of government discussed?
What aspect of government will not be explored in this course segment?
What aspect of government will not be explored in this course segment?
Why is it significant to distinguish between the federal and state levels of government?
Why is it significant to distinguish between the federal and state levels of government?
What element will receive exclusive attention in this course segment regarding the government?
What element will receive exclusive attention in this course segment regarding the government?
What does the exhaustion doctrine require before appealing an agency decision?
What does the exhaustion doctrine require before appealing an agency decision?
Under the exhaustion doctrine, which statement is true?
Under the exhaustion doctrine, which statement is true?
Why is the exhaustion doctrine critical in administrative law?
Why is the exhaustion doctrine critical in administrative law?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of the exhaustion doctrine?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of the exhaustion doctrine?
What is the primary intention behind the exhaustion doctrine?
What is the primary intention behind the exhaustion doctrine?
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding the national government's authority?
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding the national government's authority?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process for passing laws under the Articles of Confederation?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process for passing laws under the Articles of Confederation?
What limitation did Congress face regarding commerce under the Articles of Confederation?
What limitation did Congress face regarding commerce under the Articles of Confederation?
What financial power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?
What financial power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?
What challenge did the states face regarding power sharing under the Articles of Confederation?
What challenge did the states face regarding power sharing under the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (1966)?
What was the primary purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (1966)?
What is a significant exception to the Freedom of Information Act?
What is a significant exception to the Freedom of Information Act?
Which act was enacted to address public accountability in the administrative process alongside the Freedom of Information Act?
Which act was enacted to address public accountability in the administrative process alongside the Freedom of Information Act?
In what year did Congress first begin enacting public accountability acts?
In what year did Congress first begin enacting public accountability acts?
What key aspect does the Privacy Act (1974) focus on in relation to public accountability?
What key aspect does the Privacy Act (1974) focus on in relation to public accountability?
Study Notes
Informal Rulemaking
- Also known as notice and comment rulemaking
- Provides a process for public input before an agency finalizes a rule
Exhaustion Doctrine
- Requires a party to exhaust all available administrative remedies before appealing an agency decision to the judiciary
Reforming the Bureaucracy
- Focused on increasing public accountability in the administrative process
- Freedom of Information Act (1966): Allows public access to government records with some exceptions
- Privacy Act (1974): Protects personal information held by federal agencies
Articles of Confederation Weaknesses
- Congress was the only branch of national government
- Congress had no power to enforce its laws
- Congress couldn't regulate interstate or international commerce
- Passing a law required 9 of 13 states; amendments required unanimity
- National government couldn't tax, only borrow money
- No US courts to resolve disputes; no executive to execute laws
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This quiz covers key concepts in administrative law, including informal rulemaking and the exhaustion doctrine. It also explores the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and significant legislation aimed at reforming bureaucracy, such as the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act. Test your knowledge on these foundational principles of government regulation.
