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Executive Branch and the Law
This Video Explains Executive Branch and the Law
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What is Separation of Powers in the US Constitution
This Video Explains: What is Separation of Powers in the US Constitution
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Authority for Judiciary Under Article I of the Constitution
This Video Explains Authority for Judiciary Under Article I of the Constitution
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Authority for Judiciary Under Article II
This Video Explains Authority for Judiciary Under Article II
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Authority for Administrative Agency Functions
Authority for Administrative Agency Functions
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Environmental Law - Common Law Actions
The common law allows for legal actions by individuals to enforce the laws protecting the environemnt. This videos identifies the common law actions available to a plaintiff when enforcing the environmental law?
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Regulation of Specific Business Activities
How do US Laws and Regulations apply to specific business activities?
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What are administrative agencies
This Video Explains: What are administrative agencies
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Supreme Court rules in favor of North Dakota truck stop in blow to federal regulations
The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. (Scripps News)
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David Boies Says Senate Got Off Track on Supreme Court
Apr.03 -- David Boies, chairman at Boies Schiller Flexner, talks about what Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch means for business and the qualifications he brings to the bench. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 14: New Administrations
Discusses the change in political appointees that occurs when a new government administration takes office. While regular employees in the civil service remain, many senior employees are replaced.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt.20: Citizens and Media as Watchdogs
Explains how the public and the media also act as watchdogs to check the power of administrative agencies.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 1: An Introduction
An introduction to some of the key agencies that make up the government bureaucracy.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 2: Creation and Expansion
The first Congress created several administrative agencies to deliver government services, with more in the following years. These agencies fall into three different categories.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 3: Executive Departments
The executive branch has fifteen different primary executive departments, managed by Congress, the Secretaries of the departments, and the President. Each of these departments has various divisions and bureaus.
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60 Second Civics:administrative Agencies Pt.6:quasi Legislative, Judicial Powers
Congress delegates some of its lawmaking powers to the adminstrative units that apply them, which frequently means they must be re-interpreted in the context of an unforeseen situation.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 7: The Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is one agency that has quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers. It is responsible for making and enforcing rules governing the collection of taxes.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 8: Administrative Procedure Act
The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 established guidelines for the creation of rules for administrative agencies to follow when implementing laws.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 15: Checks on Administrative Power
Described here are some of the many ways in which the powers of administrative agencies are held in check.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 16: Executive Checks on Power
Presidents are able to issue executive orders to exert power over administrative agencies so they must adapt their policies and procedures in response to new initiatives.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 17: Congressional Checks on Power
Discusses the many ways in which Congress exerts control over the government bureaucracy. It can create or remove administrative agencies, direct their actions, and approve funding.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 18: Congressional Committee Checks
Explains the role of congressional committees in overseeing the activities and management of administrative agencies.
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60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 19: Judicial Checks on Power
The courts play a role in checking the power of federal administrative agencies by ensuring that all legal requirements are met, and that Congress is meeting its obligations as well.