Agency Creation and Powers

Administrative agencies are entities created by Congress to implement and enforce statutes. They perform quasi-legislative, quasi-executive, and quasi-judicial functions, such as creating regulations, enforcing laws, and reviewing decisions. These functions are subject to congressional oversight and must adhere to the limitations set by enabling statutes. If an agency's actions exceed its authority, they can be challenged in court.

What is the primary purpose of an administrative agency?

• To replace Congress

• To further the intent of statutes

• To create new laws

• To enforce criminal charges

Which function involves administrative agencies enforcing laws against individuals?

• Legislative function

• Advisory function

• Executive function

• Judicial function

What can an individual do if an administrative agency's decision is unfavorable?

• Accept the decision

• Seek review internally within the agency

• Appeal directly to the Supreme Court

• Ignore the decision

What is the role of an administrative court within an agency?

• To enforce criminal charges

• To review applications or decisions made by the agency

• To create new laws

• To manage agency finances

What is the enabling statute?

• A statute that empowers an agency to perform its functions

• A guideline for agency employee conduct

• A law that creates new agencies

• A document that outlines agency budgets

What happens if an agency's function exceeds the limitations of the enabling statute?

• The function is invalid

• The agency gains more power

• The function is ignored

• The function is automatically approved

Who has the ultimate authority to review the powers of an administrative agency?

• The agency itself

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress