Title: Foundations of Law - Sources of Law
Headings: Sources of Law
Sources of Law
Court Interpretation
Administrative Law
EXAMPLE: Congress has charged the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with the protection of the environment, and Congress has also enacted legislation concerning the environment, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. It is up to the EPA to enforce those laws as created by Congress. Congress has also allowed the EPA to create its own regulations to enforce legislation Congress has enacted. For example, if Congress enacted legislation that mandated that all motor vehicle emissions be reduced by 30% by 2010 and authorized the EPA to determine how to achieve such a goal, the EPA would write specific regulations to ensure compliance with the law. These regulations would then have the full force of federal law behind them. States have similar administrative agencies.
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Content: Other jurisdictions’ statutes: Many states have similar legislation to each other on numerous topics. A review of similar legislation in other states may shed light on the legislation in question. Administrative Law
As regulation becomes more pervasive, the body of Administrative law has become increasingly important. Administrative law refers to the regulations created by administrative agencies . Administrative agencies are created by the legislature by what are called “enabling” statutes. The administrative agencies are part of the executive branch and are charged with the administration of government functions. EXAMPLE: Congress has charged the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with the protection of the environment, and Congress has also enacted legislation concerning the environment, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. It is up to the EPA to enforce those laws as created by Congress.