JURI 625 Quiz Enforcement, Licensing, Ratemaking, and Gathering Information Questions and Answers 2026 Update 100% Correct.

Question 1 0 / 2 pts Agency enforcement targets sometimes argue against enforcement on the ground that their competitors are committing the same violation that they have been found guilty of, and it is unfair for the agency to single them out for enforcement without bringing enforcement actions against their competitors also. The standard that is applied is highly deferential and challengers rarely prevail. The standard for evaluating such discriminatory enforcement claims is known as: • Clear abuse of discretion Question 2 2 / 2 pts Due process requires this before an agency can finally impose a penalty: • Hearing Question 3 2 / 2 pts This type of preemption exists when federal law is inconsistent with state law but does not specifically address preemption • Implied Question 4 2 / 2 pts There are two methods agencies use most often to gather information. These two methods are inspections and . • requests for information or documents Question 5 2 / 2 pts When there are competing applications for a new frequency, this decision holds that the FCC may not grant one application without holding a hearing on both, because the Court views the grant of one as effectively denying the other. • Ashbacker Question 6 2 / 2 pts This type of preemption arises from a federal statute that specifies the preemptive effect of federal law. • Express Question 7 2 / 2 pts This doctrine requires that certain claims be heard in an agency either before, or instead of, an action in a court. • Primary jurisdiction Question 8 2 / 2 pts Practitioners of many occupations are regulated by state authorities through licensing and disciplinary processes. Subjects of disciplinary proceedings involving professional licenses are entitled to due process, but it does not violate due process for legislative prosecutorial, and adjudicatory functions to be combined in a single agency. Which one of the following is NOT an occupation regulated through licensing and disciplinary processes? • Retail workers Question 9 2 / 2 pts Citizens’ suit provisions in many regulatory statutes allow injunctive actions against violators (including the government) and mandamus-like actions against the government when the claims involve the government as regulator. • True Question 10 2 / 2 pts Which one of the following is the standard for awarding broadcast licenses which gives the FCC a great deal of discretion in licensing proceedings? • Public interest, convenience, and necessity