Functions and Roles of Administrative Agencies

The video explores the role of administrative law within the U.S. constitutional framework, focusing on the separation of powers. It discusses the evolution of administrative agencies, particularly the rise of independent agencies in the late 19th century. These agencies differ by having rulemaking authority, which raises delegation issues, and adjudicatory functions, which resemble judicial powers. The video questions the constitutionality of agencies combining legislative, adjudicatory, and executive functions.

What is the primary challenge of administrative law within the constitutional framework?

• Maintaining judicial independence

• Balancing state and federal powers

• Ensuring equal representation

• Fitting into the separation of powers

Which of the following was NOT a role of early administrative agencies?

• Administering the army

• Creating new laws

• Collecting taxes

• Running the Census

What significant change occurred in administrative agencies at the end of the 19th century?

• They started collecting taxes

• They began to oversee the military

• They became part of the legislative branch

• They were established as independent from the President

What is a key characteristic of independent agencies?

• They can be easily removed by the President

• They have no rule-making authority

• They only handle military affairs

• They operate independently from the President

What problem arises from agencies making rules with binding legal force?

• They require judicial approval

• They conflict with state laws

• They resemble legislative activity

• They are not enforceable

How do adjudicatory functions of agencies compare to traditional courts?

• They are limited to tax disputes

• They resemble traditional court functions

• They handle only criminal cases

• They are completely different

What is a delegation problem associated with adjudicatory functions?

• Delegation of legislative powers

• Delegation of military powers

• Reallocation of executive powers

• Reallocation of judicial powers

What combination of functions do administrative agencies often have?

• Legislative, executive, and military

• Legislative, military, and judicial

• Judicial, legislative, and executive

• Executive, military, and judicial

What constitutional question arises from the combination of functions in agencies?

• Is it beneficial for tax collection?

• Does it enhance state authority?

• Is it consistent with the separation of powers?

• Does it increase military power?

What is the core executive function of administrative agencies?

• Overseeing the military

• Collecting taxes

• Making programs work

• Creating new laws