Administrative law governs agencies that implement and enforce laws, regulate industries, and safeguard public interests. These agencies, created by Congress, are led by appointed officials and funded through appropriations. They provide specialized expertise to handle complex areas like environmental protection and financial markets.
The growth of administrative law was driven by industrialization, which created new industries and business practices. This led to increased need for regulation to protect workers, consumers, and ensure fair competition. The New Deal era saw a significant expansion of administrative agencies to address challenges like the Great Depression.
Overview of Administrative Law
Purpose of administrative agencies
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Implement and enforce laws passed by Congress
Regulate industries and activities safeguard public interest (health, safety, and welfare)
Provide specialized expertise handle complex areas (environmental protection, financial markets)
Creation of administrative agencies
Established by Congress through enabling legislation
Defines agency's purpose, powers, responsibilities (jurisdiction , rulemaking authority )
Headed by appointed officials or commissioners nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate
Funded through congressional appropriations annual budget process
Industrialization's impact on administrative law
Rapid economic growth, technological advancements early 20th century
Led to new industries, business practices (mass production, advertising)
Increased need for government regulation protect public
Ensure fair competition (antitrust laws), worker safety (labor standards), consumer protection (product safety, truth in advertising)
New Deal era (1930s) saw expansion of administrative agencies
Agencies created address Great Depression challenges
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulate stock markets
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) protect workers' rights
Post-World War II period continued growth of administrative law
Agencies established regulate emerging industries
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversee radio, television broadcasting
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safeguard air, water quality
Constitutional Foundations and Oversight
Separation of powers doctrine ensures checks and balances among branches of government
Delegation doctrine allows Congress to grant agencies authority to make rules and regulations
Judicial review allows courts to examine agency actions for compliance with law and Constitution
Due process requirements ensure fair procedures in agency decision-making
Notice and comment rulemaking allows public participation in agency regulations
Federal Agencies and Consumer Protection
Roles of FDA and FTC
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures safety, efficacy of products
Conducts pre-market review, approval of new drugs, medical devices
Monitors post-market safety through adverse event reporting systems
Regulates labeling, advertising of food, drugs, cosmetics
Enforces compliance through inspections, warning letters, legal action (seizures, injunctions)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) protects consumers, promotes competition
Investigates unfair or deceptive business practices (false advertising, fraud)
Enforces truth-in-advertising laws (substantiation of claims)
Reviews mergers, acquisitions prevent monopolies, anticompetitive behavior
Challenges anticompetitive practices (price-fixing, market allocation)
Educates consumers, businesses about rights, responsibilities (identity theft prevention, online privacy)