What Standard Does a Court Use in Reviewing the Factual

question 20

Multiple Choice

What standard does a court use in reviewing the factual determinations of an administrative agency?

• A) Whether the adjudication was arbitrary and capricious.
• B) Whether the conclusions reached are supported by substantial evidence.
• C) Whether the agency has conducted an adjudication with inadequate fact-finding procedures or whether issues that were not properly before the agency were decided.
• D) Any one of these,depending on the particular situation.

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Definitions:

Public Setting

A social or physical environment that is open to the general public, where interactions among individuals and groups can occur.

Elaborated Code

Conversation that uses many words and various ways of describing an idea or concept to communicate its meaning.

Condescending

Displaying an attitude of superiority and disdain towards others, often manifested through patronizing behavior.

Explicit

Clearly and directly expressed, leaving no room for confusion or misunderstanding; opposite of implicit.