AP US Government · Concept application
Congress enacts a statute directing a federal agency to set a safe exposure limit for a newly regulated chemical. After receiving public…
Congress enacts a statute directing a federal agency to set a safe exposure limit for a newly regulated chemical. After receiving public comments, the agency selects a numerical standard within the range permitted by the statute. Which concept is most directly illustrated?
Answer and explanation
Answer: D: Bureaucratic discretion and rulemaking authority, because the agency is translating a broad statutory command into a specific regulatory standard
Congress sets a goal in a statute, and the agency chooses a specific numerical standard after public comment. That is bureaucratic discretion and rulemaking authority, where an agency turns a broad statutory command into a regulation, so D is correct. Choice A is tempting because Congress and agencies interact, but nothing shows Congress monitoring performance. Choice B requires a presidential directive, which the scenario does not mention. Choice C requires a durable alliance of agency, committee, and interest group, which the scenario does not describe.
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