Business Law Question

Objective: The objective of this assignment is to familiarize yourself with the structure, functions, and operations of administrative agencies within the United States government.

Task:

Select an administrative agency that interests you. You have the freedom to choose any administrative agency that operates within the United States government.

Provide a comprehensive description of the administrative agency you’ve selected. Include the following details:

Name of the agency

Date of establishment (if available)

Mission statement or purpose of the agency

Any relevant historical background or context

Describe the powers of the agency. This should include:

Legislative authority: Does the agency have the power to create rules and regulations?

Enforcement authority: How does the agency enforce its rules and regulations?

Adjudicative authority: Does the agency have the power to adjudicate disputes or violations of its regulations?

Determine whether the agency is an executive or an independent agency. Provide justification for your classification based on its structure and relationship with the executive branch of the government.

Discuss the purpose of the agency. Consider the following questions:

What societal or economic issues does the agency address?

Who benefits from the agency’s actions or regulations?

What challenges does the agency face in fulfilling its purpose?

Explain how the agency operates. This should cover:

Organizational structure: How is the agency structured internally?

Decision-making process: How does the agency make decisions and enact regulations?

Interaction with other branches of government: How does the agency interact with the legislative and judicial branches, as well as the executive branch?