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The Merit Systems Protection Board issues a rule. Like other administrative agencies' rules,this rule is as


A) binding as a law passed by Congress.
B) persuasive as an expert's opinion.
C) suggestive as a newspaper's editorial.
D) unenforceable as a salesperson's puffery.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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A federal administrative agency's final rule is compiled in the United States Code.

A) True
B) False

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A failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to comply with a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be challenged in


A) a federal district court.
B) a hearing before the U.S. Freedom of Information Agency.
C) a meeting with Congress's FOIA subcommittee.
D) a special conference with the president of the United States.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Von seeks information about Wes and other well-known businesspersons under the Freedom of Information Act. To obtain the information,Von must


A) agree not to reveal any trade secrets.
B) reasonably describe the information.
C) get a court order.
D) have Wes's and the others' permission.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Federal agencies must prepare guides that explain in "plain English" how small businesses can comply with federal regulations.

A) True
B) False

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An administrative law judge makes determinations of facts.

A) True
B) False

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Pure Water Company is subject to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency. Pure Water appeals the decision,arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious. This could mean that the decision


A) changed the agency's prior policy without justification.
B) followed a consideration of all relevant factors.
C) was accompanied by a rational explanation.
D) was plainly warranted by the evidence.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues new rules with regard to safety in industrial workplaces. After the final rules are issued,OSHA can conduct investigations to


A) determine consumer satisfaction.
B) determine whether affected businesses are satisfied.
C) monitor compliance with the rules.
D) determine what type of agency needs to be created next.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants Hazard Waste Management Company to produce certain records for review. The EPA can gain access to the records through


A) an order for specific performance.
B) a rule for parol evidence.
C) a formal complaint.
D) a subpoena.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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An agency must conduct a regulatory flexibility analysis whenever a new regulation will have "a significant impact on a substantial number" of small businesses.

A) True
B) False

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The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that whenever a new regulation will have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses,the issuing agency must do all of the following EXCEPT


A) measure the cost that the rule will impose on small businesses.
B) consider less burdensome alternatives.
C) conduct a regulatory flexibility analysis.
D) adjust the rule to the satisfaction of the regulated businesses.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Labor Recruiters,Inc.,has been ordered to appear at a hearing before an administrative law judge of the National Labor Relations Board. A significant difference between a trial and an administrative hearing is that


A) attorneys are not allowed to attend administrative hearings.
B) clients are not allowed to communicate with their attorneys during administrative hearings.
C) hearsay can be introduced as evidence in an administrative hearing.
D) the burden of proof is on the charged party to prove innocence.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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