Administrative agencies impact much of the public's wellbeing. In addition, a large portion of federal law comes from administrative agencies. This class examines the institutional role and legitimacy of federal administrative agencies. Topics will include: --the source of administrative authority --the rationale for delegation of authority to administrative agencies --constitutional constraints on agency power --the different forms of agency rulemaking/policymaking --agency adjudication of facts and law --the scope and purpose of judicial review of agency action --the degree to which administrative agencies exercise--for better or for worse!-- executive, legislative and judicial powers.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 17
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.