Which of these is true about Government Agencies?

Question

They can make rules that stem from law, to regulate the sector it has been given authority over.

They can submit bills for Congressional approval as laws to further protect their sector.

They can appeal to citizens to begin the ballot initiative that has the force of government law.

They can make suggestions about rules that should be in place but have no formal power.

Answer 1

The first statement is true: "They can make rules that stem from law, to regulate the sector it has been given authority over."

Government agencies have the authority to create regulations that are necessary to implement and enforce laws passed by the legislature. This rule-making process allows them to detail how laws will be put into practice.

The other statements are not accurate:

• Government agencies do not typically submit bills for Congressional approval; that role is usually reserved for Congress members.
• While agencies can engage with citizens and advocate for initiatives, they do not have the authority to initiate ballot initiatives themselves.
• Government agencies do have formal power to create regulations pursuant to the laws that govern their operation, so stating they have no formal power is misleading.

Thus, the first statement is the best representation of the role of government agencies.