Author Question: How does the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) influence rule-making by departments and agencies? ... (Read 89 times)

formula1 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

How does the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) influence rule-making by departments and agencies? When was the act passed?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution says, The President, Vice President, and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high crimes and Misdemeanors

. Explain what this means. What would your criteria be for impeachment? Include a conclusion to summarize your main points.

What will be an ideal response?

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain that the APA was enacted in 1946 to ensure that federal agencies do not act capriciously or arbitrarily in the creation of rules and regulations.
2, Note that the APA outlines steps that agencies must follow when they issue rules.
3, Summarize steps required by the APA: first, a rule is proposed; second, a public comment period is held; third, the final rule is published in the Federal Register.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Review the impeachment process.
2, Recount the history of impeachment (Andrew Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, and/or Bill Clinton).
3, Provide reflection on the quote.
4, Include criteria for what acts would warrant impeachment.
5, Provide a conclusion.