Judicial Deference to Agency Decisions and Interpretations

The video tutorial explains the roles of administrative agencies, including their quasi-judicial functions and the process of appealing their decisions to Article 3 courts. It discusses how courts review administrative decisions based on factors like facts, procedures, and law. The tutorial also covers various standards of review, such as Chevron, Skidmore, and Auer deference, and how these standards apply to agency interpretations of statutes and rules.

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

• To conduct elections

• To manage public relations

• To create laws

• To enforce regulations

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

• The financial impact of the decision

• Correct application of the law

• If the decision was made quickly

• Whether the decision was popular

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 whimsical and unsubstantiated

• A decision that is delayed

What are the three main types of questions courts consider when reviewing administrative decisions?

• Questions of fact, procedure, and law

• Questions of ethics, morality, and legality

• Questions of speed, efficiency, and cost

• Questions of popularity, impact, and necessity

What is Chevron deference?

• A standard where courts ignore agency interpretations

• A standard where courts always agree with agency decisions

• A standard where courts defer to agency interpretations unless they are unreasonable

• A standard where courts never defer to agency interpretations

How does Skidmore deference differ from Chevron deference?

• It is more rigid

• It is more flexible

• It is less persuasive

• It is more authoritative

What was a significant outcome of the Kisor v. Wilkie case?

• Courts will not defer if the law is ambiguous and the interpretation is unreasonable

• Courts will defer to agency interpretations without question

• Courts will only defer to interpretations made by the Supreme Court

• Courts will always defer to agency interpretations