The Merit Systems Protection Board Issues a Rule

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Merit Systems Protection Board issues a rule.Like other adminis?tra?tive agencies' "legislative rules," this rule is as

• A)binding as a law passed by Congress.
• B)persuasive as an expert's opinion.
• C)suggestive as a newspaper's editorial.
• D)unenforceable as a salesperson's puffery.

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Stable Environment

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