Unit 2.13 Review - Discretionary and Rule-Making Authority

Branch Responsibilities

1. Legislative Branch passes laws

2. Judicial Branch interprets laws

3. Executive Branch ensures people abide by laws

Directive

Although the outcome is clear, the details are vague

Clean Air Act

Businesses need to change the way they operate in order to keep the air clean from pollutants

Environmental Protection Agency

Delegated Discretionary Authority

The power to interpret legislation and create rules

Rule-Making Authority

The power of an executive agency to issue regulations that carry the force of law

Internal Revenue System

An agency created by the Union Congress during the Civil War in order to collect federal duties from the population in order to pay for the war.

Department of Homeland Security

Protects Americans from terrorism and maintains and controls borders

Department of Transportation

Manages all kinds of transportation like highway and air travel

Department of Veteran Affairs

Manages the general welfare of nation’s veterans

Department of Education

Manages states and their implementation of federal educational standards

Environmental Protection Agency

Protects the environment and human health through environmental regulations

Federal Elections Commission

Administers and enforces campaign finance laws

Securities and Exchange Commission

Regulates stock market and prevents fraud