Apentix/AP United States Government and Politics/Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government/Question
AP United States Government and Politicsmediummcq1 pt

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues new, binding regulations limiting the amount of carbon emissions allowed from new power plants. This action is an example of the federal bureaucracy exercising which of the following?

A.An executive order
B.Bureaucratic rule-making
C.Legislative oversight
D.Judicial implementation

Explanation

Core Concept

Rule-making is the process by which federal agencies execute their discretionary authority to create detailed regulations that implement broad statutory laws passed by Congress.

Correct Answer

BBureaucratic rule-making

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