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What executive agencies do
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Start with a question
Who writes the detailed rules after Congress passes a law?
In brief
Executive agencies translate laws into day-to-day rules, enforce them, and report back to Congress and the public.
Questions to think about
- Why does Congress delegate details to agencies?
- How can the public influence agency rules?
- What happens if an agency exceeds its authority?
Try this
Review a sample rule summary and write one comment in favor or with a suggested change.
One thing to take away
Explain one way agencies are checked by other branches.
Story bridge
Story bridge
A safety rule in the story needed experts to define details. Who played that role?
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