Chapter 1
Multiple Choice:
1. Administrative law focuses on the laws governing which part of the government?
a. Congress
b. Courts
c. Administrative agencies
d. President
Answer: c
Objective: Define what administrative law is and isn’t.
Page number: 2
Level: Basic
2. Administrative law is needed because the number of agencies has significantly
_______ in recent years.
a. increased
b. decreased
c. stayed the same
Answer: a
Objective: Define what administrative law is and isn’t.
Page number: 2
Level: Basic
3. Which source of administrative law is a law by Congress that establishes an
agency and sets forth the responsibilities and authority of that agency?
a. Administrative Procedure Act
b. Constitution
c. Enabling Statute
d. Executive Order
Answer: c
Objective: Identify and distinguish the sources of administrative law in the United States.
Page number: 2-3
Level: Basic
4. Which source of administrative law is a comprehensive statute governing the
procedures that agencies must follow when performing their functions?ÂÂ