Judicial Deference to Agency Decisions and Interpretations

The video tutorial explains the functions of administrative agencies, including their quasi-judicial roles and the process of appealing their decisions to Article 3 courts. It discusses how courts review these decisions based on factors like facts, procedures, and legal standards. The tutorial covers various standards of review, such as Chevron, Skidmore, and Auer deference, and how these standards apply to agency interpretations of statutes and rules.

What is one of the primary functions of an administrative agency?

• To enforce regulations

• To create laws

• To conduct criminal trials

• To manage public relations

When reviewing an administrative decision, what is the court primarily concerned with?

• The financial impact of the decision

• The correct application of the law

• The speed of the decision-making process

• The popularity of the decision

What does the term 'arbitrary and capricious' refer to in the context of court reviews?

• A decision that is popular

• A decision that is well-reasoned

• A decision that is whimsical and unsubstantiated

• A decision based on solid evidence

What are the three main types of questions courts consider when reviewing administrative decisions?

• Questions of popularity, impact, and reach

• Questions of speed, efficiency, and cost

• Questions of ethics, morality, and legality

• Questions of fact, procedure, and law

Which standard allows courts to defer to an agency's interpretation if it is reasonable and the statute is ambiguous?

• Kisor deference

• Auer deference

• Chevron deference

• Skidmore deference

What is the main difference between Chevron and Skidmore deference?

• Chevron applies only to state agencies

• Skidmore applies only to federal agencies

• Skidmore is more flexible than Chevron

• Chevron is more flexible than Skidmore

What did the Kisor v. Wilkie case clarify about court deference?

• Courts should defer only if the agency is federal

• Courts should always defer to agency interpretations

• Courts should not defer if the law is ambiguous and the interpretation is unreasonable

• Courts should never defer to agency interpretations