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Administrative Law and the Regulatory State

Course Description

Basic introduction to administrative law and the role of regulatory and other administrative agencies in the governing process. The primary focus will be on United States administrative law, but systems in other countries will be discussed as well.

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Admin Law & Reg State

Prerequisite

POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S

Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

Student learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, students will have developed an understanding for the history purpose of administrative law in American Government.
  • By the end of this course, students will have developed an understanding and an appreciation for agency delegation and discretion.

Topical Outline

  • The Rise of the Administrative State
  • Regulatory Authority
  • The Administrative Procedures Act
  • The Importance of Public Input
  • Agency Discretion
  • Judicial Review of Agency Action
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