Regulations
Definition
Regulations are rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to manage behavior or processes. In the context of government, these are often created by agencies to enforce laws.
Analogy
Think of regulations like the rules in a board game. Just as you need to follow specific steps and actions when playing a game (like Monopoly), businesses and individuals must adhere to certain guidelines set out by the government.
Related terms
Administrative Law: This is the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government, including rule-making or regulation creation.
Federal Register: This is the official journal of the federal government where new regulations, proposed rules, and public notices are published.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): This is a codification (systematic arrangement) of general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by executive departments and agencies.
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