C241 Study Plan A GRADED Western Governors University

C241 STUDY PLAN Before beginning this study plan, it is critical that you have access to the Course of Study and the Cengage MindTap e-textbook. All WGU assessments are created using these textbooks, so they will be your primary resources as you move through this work. When you work through this student plan, type in your answers to the questions below and create a study guide using the key terms from each section. You may also consider using the key terms to create flash cards that can be used as you prepare for the exam. FEDERAL REGULATIONS Cha p Study Questions 23 1. What is the purpose of Administrative law? To check abuse of administrative power To ensure to citizens an impartial determination of their disputes by officials so as to protect them from unauthorized encroachment of their rights and interests To make those who exercise public power accountable to the people 2. Describe the two types of administrative agencies. Three basic functions: rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudication Executive agencies: cabinet partners of the executive – assist president in carrying out executive functions. Usually has a single administrator, director or secretary who is appointed by the president Independent Regulatory Agencies: agencies outside the federal executive departments. Usually is run by a commission or board made up of several members, one of whom serves as the agency’s chair 3. Explain the “Administrative Procedure Act.” United States federal statute that governs the way in which administrative agencies of the federal governments may propose and establish regulations Was enacted to provide more judicial control over administrative agencies. If directives from Congress concerning an agency procedure is absent the APA applies. The APA allows the courts to set aside any agency actions found to be arbitrary, capricious or an abuse of discretion