Title: Administrative Law | Justia
Headings: Administrative Law
Administrative Law
How Administrative Agencies Create Laws
Challenging Administrative Decisions
Agency Rulemaking
Agency Investigations
Agency Enforcement Actions
Administrative Hearings

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Administrative Hearings
Many rules for hearings resemble standard courtroom rules, but a judge determines factual issues. Learn More ›
Frequently Asked Questions
What do administrative agencies do? Administrative agencies have executive, quasi-legislative, and quasi-judicial functions. They can enforce laws and regulations, create new regulations through the rulemaking process, and conduct adjudicatory proceedings involving violations of laws or regulations. What are some examples of administrative agencies? The Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the other departments in the President’s Cabinet are examples of administrative agencies. Other examples include the Social Security Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board. What is the purpose of administrative law? The main purpose of administrative law consists of ensuring accountability for administrative agencies. By providing for judicial review of agency actions, this body of law curbs the power of the executive branch and provides transparency to the public.