Judicial Deference to Agency Decisions and Interpretations

What is one of the primary functions of an administrative agency?

• Issuing patents

• Conducting criminal trials

• Enforcing regulations

• Creating laws

When a court reviews an administrative decision, what is it primarily checking for?

• The speed of the decision-making process

• The financial impact of the decision

• Correct application of the law

• The popularity of the decision

What does the term 'arbitrary and capricious' refer to in the context of court reviews?

• A decision based on solid evidence

• A decision that is well-reasoned

• A decision that is delayed

• A decision that is whimsical and unsubstantiated

Which standard allows courts to defer to an agency's interpretation if it is reasonable and the statute is ambiguous?

• Auer deference

• Chevron deference

• Kisor deference

• Skidmore deference

What is the Skidmore deference standard based on?

• The agency's historical performance

• The agency's financial resources

• The agency's persuasive reasoning

• The agency's expertise

What recent case expanded upon the Auer deference standard?

• Kisor v. Wilkie

• Skidmore v. Swift & Co.

• Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council

• Marbury v. Madison

What is a key factor courts consider when deciding whether to alter an administrative court's decision?

• The agency's budget

• The clarity of the law

• The agency's location

• The number of employees in the agency