Rule-making Authority
Definition
Rule-making authority is the power granted to administrative agencies by Congress to create rules and regulations that have force of law.
Analogy
Consider rule-making authority as being similar to a referee in a football game. The league (Congress) sets out general rules for how games should be played, but it's up to referees (agencies) on the field making calls during specific situations based on those rules.
Related terms
Administrative Law: This body of law regulates the operation and procedures of government agencies.
Regulations: These are standards and rules adopted by administrative agencies that govern how laws will be enforced.
Federal Register: This is an official journal published daily by federal government which contains most routine publications and public notices of government agencies.
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Practice Questions (14)
What are the benefits of discretionary authority and rule-making authority?
What distinguishes discretionary authority from rule-making authority in bureaucracies?
Which U.S historical period saw an expansion of rule-making authority for Federal Agencies?
Which branch of the federal government is primarily responsible for exercising discretionary and rule-making authority?
In what setting does an agency usually exercise its rule-making authority?
Which statement correctly describes the "rule-making authority" of U.S. government agencies?
Which aspect of rule-making authority was evident in the creation of net neutrality rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
How does rule-making authority contribute to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulation of pharmaceuticals?
Which of these is an example of a federal agency exercising discretion within their rule-making authority?
How does the impact of exercising discretionary authority differ from that of exercising rule-making authority in a federal agency?
How does rule-making authority relate to bureaucratic accountability?
Which action demonstrates an example of how Congressional oversight can influence rule-making authority?
What has allowed rule-making authority to remain a notable aspect of bureaucratic power?
How might increased rule-making authority impact the balance of power between federal and state governments?
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