Explain What Is Considered a "Major Rule" and the Effect

question 75

Essay

Explain what is considered a "major rule" and the effect of an administrative rule's being in this category.

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Definitions:

Federal Subsidies

Federal subsidies are financial support and assistance provided by the federal government to organizations, businesses, and individuals in various sectors, including agriculture, health care, and energy, to support public policy objectives.

Interstate Commerce Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.

Individual Mandate

A requirement, initially part of the Affordable Care Act, that required individuals to have health insurance or face a penalty, intended to ensure that everyone is covered by health insurance.

American Federalism

A political system in which power is divided and shared between a national, or federal, government and state governments, each with its own set of powers.