administrative agency
Regulatory governmental body
An administrative agency is a government body created to implement and enforce specific laws or policies.
These agencies—like the Environmental Protection Agency or Social Security Administration—have authority to make rules, investigate violations, and adjudicate disputes within their designated area.
The administrative agency issued new regulations on workplace safety.
Unlike legislatures or courts, agencies combine rulemaking, enforcement, and quasi-judicial powers in specialized domains.
- rulemakingAgency regulation creation process
- federal agenciesNational-level administrative organizations
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- regulatory oversightOfficial monitoring of compliance
- service deliverySupplying promised assistance
program management · hearings · dispute resolution · due process · state agencies · appeals · enforcement · quasi-judicial · tribal councils · licensing · permit application · mediation · legal interpretation · permitting · public consultation · resource allocation · form · transportation authorities
administrative agencylegislature
Lawmaking governmental branch
Congress · parliament · judiciary · court · legislative branch
administrative agencyprivate corporation
Business with restricted ownership
private enterprise · private company · private sector · free market · multinational corporation
administrative agencygrassroots movement
Citizen-led collective action campaign
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