Administrative Law MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. What is the primary purpose of administrative law? A) Regulating relationships between private individuals B) Regulating relationships between individuals and the government C) Regulating relationships between different branches of government D) Regulating relationships between international organizations

2. Which of the following is not considered a source of administrative law? A) Statutes B) Regulations C) Case law D) Executive orders

3. What is the legal term for the process by which administrative agencies make rules and regulations? A) Adjudication B) Legislation C) Rulemaking D) Interpretation

4. Which principle of administrative law requires agencies to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment before issuing new regulations? A) Due process B) Separation of powers C) Fairness doctrine D) Nondelegation doctrine

5. What is the legal term for the power of administrative agencies to interpret and apply statutes and regulations within their jurisdiction? A) Rulemaking B) Adjudication C) Delegation D) Discretion

6. Which of the following is not a standard of review used by courts when reviewing agency actions? A) De novo review B) Arbitrary and capricious review C) Substantial evidence review D) Rational basis review

7. What is the legal term for a rule or regulation issued by an administrative agency that has the force of law? A) Statute B) Regulation C) Order D) Directive

8. Which doctrine requires courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of its own regulations unless it is unreasonable? A) Chevron deference B) Stare decisis C) Res judicata D) Precedent

9. What is the legal term for the process by which administrative agencies resolve disputes between parties? A) Rulemaking B) Adjudication C) Legislation D) Codification

10. Which branch of government is responsible for creating administrative agencies and granting them authority to regulate? A) Executive branch B) Legislative branch C) Judicial branch D) Regulatory branch

Answers:

1. B) Regulating relationships between individuals and the government
2. D) Executive orders
3. C) Rulemaking
4. A) Due process
5. B) Adjudication
6. A) De novo review
7. B) Regulation
8. A) Chevron deference
9. B) Adjudication
10. B) Legislative branch