What is discretionary authority?
a. the authority vested in the 15 executive department heads by the President, enabling them to make regulations at their own discretion
b. the power of Congress to establish independent regulatory agencies without approval of the President
c. the power vested in ALJs
d. the authority Congress gives the agencies to make decisions regarding the public in areas that Congress has not specifically addressed

Question

What is discretionary authority?
a. the authority vested in the 15 executive department heads by the President, enabling them to make regulations at their own discretion
b. the power of Congress to establish independent regulatory agencies without approval of the President
c. the power vested in ALJs
d. the authority Congress gives the agencies to make decisions regarding the public in areas that Congress has not specifically addressed

jackofalltradez · Answer

'Discretionary authority: The extent to which appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies that are not spelled out in advance by laws.'

jackofalltradez · Answer

With that info, what do you think the answer is?

jackofalltradez · Answer

@clynnew