Power of rule-making

Definition

The power of rule-making refers to the authority granted to the federal bureaucracy, such as executive agencies, to create regulations and guidelines that have the force of law. It allows them to fill in the details and implementation procedures for laws passed by Congress.

Related terms

Enforcement: The act of ensuring compliance with rules or laws. It involves monitoring, investigating, and taking actions against violators.

Administrative Procedures: The guidelines and processes followed by government agencies when creating rules and regulations.

Delegation: The transferring of authority from one entity (Congress) to another (federal bureaucracy) to carry out certain tasks or decisions.