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“DEFINITION of Administrative Law

Administrative law is the body of law that governs the administration and regulation of government agencies (both federal and state). Congress or the state legislature create administrative law. It encompasses the procedures under which government agencies operate as well as the external constraints upon them. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law and is often referred to as regulatory law.

BREAKING DOWN Administrative Law

Over the years, government agencies have steadily grown both in number and importance in the United States. They affect a wide variety of social issues, such as telecommunications, the financial market and racial discrimination. Examples of these agencies include the Department of Labor (DOL), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)…”

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