Administrative Law (MCQs)

What is the primary function of Administrative Law?
a) To govern the relationship between individuals
b) To regulate the actions of governmental agencies
c) To enforce criminal law
d) To create legislation
Which of the following is NOT a source of Administrative Law?
a) Statutes
b) Regulations
c) International treaties
d) Case law
Administrative agencies derive their authority from which of the following?
a) The Constitution
b) Legislation
c) Common law
d) Judicial decisions
Which of the following terms describes the power of agencies to create rules and regulations?
a) Rule-making
b) Adjudication
c) Enforcement
d) Investigation
What is the standard of review for administrative actions by courts?
a) Reasonableness
b) Beyond a reasonable doubt
c) Preponderance of evidence
d) Absolute certainty
The doctrine of separation of powers is reflected in which of the following?
a) The establishment of administrative agencies
b) The division of government responsibilities
c) The judiciary’s role in administrative matters
d) The enforcement of regulations
Which act governs the rule-making process for federal agencies in the U.S.?
a) Freedom of Information Act
b) Administrative Procedure Act
c) Federal Trade Commission Act
d) National Environmental Policy Act
What type of hearing is typically held before an administrative agency?
a) Quasi-judicial hearing
b) Grand jury hearing
c) Criminal trial
d) Civil lawsuit
Which of the following best describes ‘delegated legislation’?
a) Legislation passed by Congress
b) Rules and regulations created by administrative agencies
c) International treaties
d) State constitutions
What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
a) To protect individual privacy
b) To ensure public access to government records
c) To regulate administrative procedures
d) To enforce penalties on agencies
Administrative agencies typically have which of the following powers?
a) Investigative powers
b) Judicial powers
c) Legislative powers
d) Electoral powers
Which of the following describes the process of ‘adjudication’ in administrative law?
a) Resolving disputes through hearings and decisions
b) Creating new regulations
c) Conducting investigations
d) Enforcing compliance
In the context of administrative law, what does ‘standing’ refer to?
a) The authority of an agency
b) The right of a party to bring a lawsuit
c) The legality of regulations
d) The structure of agencies
Which of the following is a key principle of natural justice in administrative proceedings?
a) Right to a fair hearing
b) Quick decision-making
c) Public access to records
d) Statutory limits on claims
Which of the following describes the concept of ‘exhaustion of remedies’?
a) Seeking judicial review immediately
b) Using all available administrative appeals before going to court
c) Waiting for a decision to be made
d) Filing a lawsuit without any prior steps
What is a ‘notice of proposed rulemaking’?
a) A formal notice of agency enforcement
b) A notice issued to inform the public of proposed regulations
c) A final decision on a rule
d) An informal communication
Which of the following terms refers to the process by which agencies enforce compliance with their regulations?
a) Enforcement
b) Rule-making
c) Adjudication
d) Oversight
What is the main purpose of administrative hearings?
a) To resolve disputes involving agency decisions
b) To create new legislation
c) To investigate criminal matters
d) To hold public meetings
Which of the following acts provides protections against unwarranted searches by government agencies?
a) Fourth Amendment
b) Freedom of Information Act
c) Administrative Procedure Act
d) Privacy Act
Which of the following is an example of a regulatory agency?
a) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
c) Department of Defense
d) National Archives
What does ‘rulemaking’ typically require from agencies?
a) Public notice and opportunity for comment
b) Secret deliberations
c) Immediate implementation
d) Judicial approval
Which of the following describes the relationship between administrative agencies and the courts?
a) Agencies interpret laws, while courts review agency actions
b) Courts create regulations
c) Agencies have final authority over the courts
d) Courts can directly issue regulations
What is the primary purpose of the Regulatory Flexibility Act?
a) To limit regulatory authority
b) To reduce the impact of regulations on small businesses
c) To increase funding for agencies
d) To enhance public participation
What does the term ‘substantive rule’ refer to?
a) A minor guideline
b) A rule that has the force of law
c) A proposed regulation
d) An informal policy
Which of the following statements about administrative agencies is true?
a) They have both quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers
b) They are purely advisory
c) They cannot enforce laws
d) They operate outside of the Constitution
What type of law does the ‘Uniform Administrative Procedures Act’ provide?
a) Criminal law
b) Procedural law for administrative agencies
c) Contract law
d) International law
In administrative law, which of the following refers to informal actions by agencies?
a) Guidance documents
b) Final rules
c) Legislative proposals
d) Judicial decisions
Which of the following is an important limitation on administrative agencies?
a) Legislative oversight
b) Unlimited authority
c) Independence from the executive branch
d) Complete discretion in rule-making
Which type of agency action is usually subject to judicial review?
a) Final agency actions
b) Proposed rules
c) Informal guidance
d) Internal decisions
The term ‘arbitrary and capricious’ refers to which standard of review?
a) Judicial review of agency actions
b) Agency rule-making procedures
c) Legislative intent
d) Contract enforcement

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