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AP US Government
Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.13
What if bureaucratic agencies had no discretion and were required strictly adhere only to exact statutory language?
Judicial review would become superfluous as agencies adhered strictly to statutory language, leaving no room for subjective interpretation.
Presidential appointments for executive department heads would be meaningless, as they’d have no actual power within their respective departments.
Congress's role as a law maker would turn irrelevant because there'd be nothing more for them beyond statutory language.
This could result in rigid application of laws without room for adaptation based on specific situations or contexts.
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AP US Government - 2.13 Discretionary and Rule-Making Authority
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