Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Administrative Agencies

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of administrative agencies?

• A) They derive their power from the Supreme Court.
• B) They make ordinances and pass executive orders.
• C) They are generally created by a statute.
• D) They are elected bodies.

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Definitions:

Federal Court

Courts of limited jurisdiction that hear cases involving federal laws, interstate matters, and other cases as authorized by the Constitution.

State Law

Laws that are enacted and enforced by individual states within the United States, addressing matters not specifically covered by federal law.

Diversity-of-Citizenship

Diversity-of-Citizenship is a legal concept in U.S. federal court jurisdiction, referring to cases where parties are citizens of different U.S. states or a foreign country.

Federal District Court

A general trial court in the United States federal court system that handles both civil and criminal cases.