Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Actions: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which remedy is not specifically intended to address unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

Habeas corpus

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Injunction

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Declaratory judgment

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Damages

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a declaratory judgment in administrative law?

Accepted Answer

To declare the rights and obligations of parties in a given case

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To stop unlawful administrative action

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To award damages for past wrongs

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To compel an agency to take a specific action

Question 3

Under which theory can damages be awarded for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics

Answer

Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

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Marbury v. Madison

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Heck v. Humphrey

Question 4

What is the standard of review for agency factual findings in federal courts?

Accepted Answer

Substantial evidence

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De novo

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Arbitrary and capricious

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Clearly erroneous

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the rulemaking and adjudicatory processes of federal agencies

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To create new rights of action for citizens against federal agencies

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To limit the power of the federal courts to review agency action

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To provide a legal framework for the operation of state and local administrative agencies

Question 6

What is a primary benefit of seeking a declaratory judgment in administrative law cases?

Accepted Answer

Provides a prompt and efficient resolution for legal disputes.

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Applies only when the plaintiff has experienced financial losses.

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Forces the agency to perform a specific action.

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Always legally binds the agency, regardless of the situation.

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** considered an exception to the exhaustion doctrine?

Accepted Answer

Availability of an alternative legal remedy

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Lack of agency jurisdiction

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Unconstitutional agency action

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Futility of the exhaustion process

Question 8

In administrative law, which equitable doctrine empowers a court to compel an agency to perform a specific act?

Accepted Answer

Mandamus

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Quo warranto

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Habeas corpus

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Injunction

Question 9

In administrative law, what statute provides the legal basis for the injunction remedy?

Accepted Answer

All Writs Act of 1789

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Administrative Procedure Act

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Declaratory Judgment Act

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Federal Tort Claims Act

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a ground for obtaining a declaratory judgment under the APA?

Accepted Answer

To overturn the decision of an administrative law judge.

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To determine the validity of an agency regulation.

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To resolve a dispute over the meaning of an agency action.

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To prevent an agency from taking an unlawful action.

Question 11

To establish standing to pursue remedies for unlawful administrative action, an individual must demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

Injury-in-fact, causation, and redressability.

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Standing is not required to pursue administrative law remedies.

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The individual must have been a party to the administrative proceedings.

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The individual must prove they will suffer future harm.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of legal remedy available for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

Administrative fines

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Injunctions

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Declaratory judgments

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Damages

Question 13

What is the standard of review used by courts when reviewing an administrative agency's factual findings?

Accepted Answer

Substantial evidence review

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De novo review

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Arbitrary and capricious review

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Rational basis review

Question 14

Under the ripeness doctrine, when is a legal challenge to an administrative action typically allowed?

Accepted Answer

After the agency's final decision has been made

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Immediately after the agency's initial decision

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After all administrative appeals have been completed

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At any time, regardless of the agency's actions

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of an injunction in the context of administrative law?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the government from taking further unlawful action.

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To compensate the plaintiff for damages caused by the unlawful action.

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To declare that the government's action was unlawful.

Question 16

What is the key distinction between a declaratory judgment and an injunction in administrative law?

Accepted Answer

A declaratory judgment declares the rights of the parties, while an injunction orders the government to do or refrain from doing something.

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A declaratory judgment is always prospective, while an injunction is always retrospective.

Question 17

Under what circumstances may a plaintiff be entitled to damages for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

When the plaintiff can prove that the unlawful action caused actual harm.

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Only when the unlawful action was intentional or reckless.

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Only when the plaintiff has exhausted all other remedies.

Question 18

Which of the following types of agency action is exempt from judicial review under the APA?

Accepted Answer

Informal rulemaking

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Formal rulemaking

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Licensing decisions

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Adjudications

Question 19

What is the purpose of a declaratory judgment in administrative law?

Accepted Answer

To resolve a legal dispute without ordering specific relief.

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To overturn an administrative decision

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To award damages for unlawful administrative action.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a remedy for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution

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Declaratory judgment

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Damages

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Injunction

Question 21

What is the purpose of the ripeness doctrine in the context of judicial review of administrative actions?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that the issues presented to the court are concrete and ripe for decision, and that the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

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To prevent parties from seeking judicial review prematurely

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To give the administrative agency an opportunity to correct its own errors.

Question 22

What is the "zone of interest" test used to determine?

Accepted Answer

Whether a plaintiff has standing to challenge an administrative action.

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Whether an administrative agency has exceeded its statutory authority.

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Whether an administrative action is arbitrary and capricious.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a potential remedy for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action

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Injunctions

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Damages

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Declaratory judgments

Question 24

In which of the following circumstances might a court grant an injunction against an administrative agency?

Accepted Answer

To prevent irreparable harm pending final resolution of the underlying dispute.

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To overturn the agency's decision on the basis of legal error.

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When the agency's action is likely to succeed on the merits.

Question 25

What is a prerequisite for obtaining a declaratory judgment against an administrative agency?

Accepted Answer

The existence of an actual controversy between the parties.

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A showing of irreparable harm caused by the agency's action.

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A final agency decision on the merits of the dispute.

Question 26

What standard of review is likely to be applied by a court when reviewing a federal agency rule that is challenged as arbitrary and capricious?

Accepted Answer

Arbitrary and capricious review

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De novo review

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Rational basis review

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Chevron deference

Question 27

What is the primary legal framework for challenging administrative action in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

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The Fifth Amendment

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The First Amendment

Question 28

Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered when determining whether an injunction is an appropriate remedy for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

The financial resources of the agency

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The public interest

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The likelihood of success on the merits of the case

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The potential harm to the plaintiff if the injunction is not granted

Question 29

What is the purpose of a writ of mandamus?

Accepted Answer

To compel a public official to perform a duty

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To prevent a specific action

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To award monetary damages

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To overturn an agency decision

Question 30

What standard of review will a court apply when considering a challenge to an agency decision on the grounds that it is not supported by substantial evidence?

Accepted Answer

Substantial evidence review

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Rational basis review

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De novo review

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Chevron deference

Question 31

What must a party demonstrate to successfully claim monetary damages for an agency's wrongful action?

Accepted Answer

The agency's action caused harm and that the harm is compensable

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That the agency acted in bad faith

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That the agency violated a statute

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an administrative agency?

Accepted Answer

They are elected by the public

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They have rulemaking authority

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They are subject to judicial review

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They have adjudicatory authority

Question 33

If an administrative agency adopts a rule without following the proper notice-and-comment procedures, what is the most likely remedy a court would grant?

Accepted Answer

Invalidate the rule.

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Order the agency to pay damages to those affected by the rule.

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Remand the rule back to the agency for further consideration.

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Issue an injunction preventing the agency from enforcing the rule.

Question 34

When reviewing an agency action, courts utilize various standards of review. Which of the following is NOT a standard of review used by courts?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Unsupported by substantial evidence.

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Abuse of discretion.

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Arbitrary and capricious.

Question 35

Under what circumstances is a plaintiff most likely to be awarded monetary damages for an unlawful agency action?

Accepted Answer

The agency's action violated the plaintiff's constitutional rights.

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The agency acted negligently in making its decision.

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The agency's decision was not supported by the evidence presented.

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of a declaratory judgment in administrative law?

Accepted Answer

To clarify the legal rights and obligations of parties involved in a dispute with an agency.

Answer

To compensate a plaintiff for losses caused by an agency action.

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To stop an agency from taking a specific action.

Question 37

For a court to issue an injunction against an agency action, a key requirement is that the plaintiff must demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A likelihood of irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted.

Answer

Exhaustion of all administrative remedies before seeking the injunction.

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The agency acted with malicious intent.

Question 38

Which doctrine limits judicial review of agency actions to cases where a party has a concrete and personal stake in the outcome?

Accepted Answer

Standing.

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Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies.

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Ripeness.

Question 39

The 'ripeness' doctrine in administrative law primarily addresses:

Accepted Answer

The appropriate timing for judicial review of agency action.

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The court's authority to review factual determinations made by an agency.

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The requirement that a plaintiff demonstrate harm caused by agency action.

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The ability of a court to award attorney's fees in administrative law cases.

Question 40

What is the main purpose of the exhaustion of administrative remedies doctrine?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that agencies have a chance to correct their own errors before courts intervene.

Answer

To penalize parties who fail to follow proper administrative procedures.

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To reduce the workload of the courts by filtering out frivolous cases.

Question 41

In which circumstance might a court waive the exhaustion of administrative remedies requirement?

Accepted Answer

If the plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm by being forced to complete the administrative process.

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If the plaintiff believes the agency will be biased against them.

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If the plaintiff prefers to have their case heard in court.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT considered a remedy for unlawful administrative action?

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution.

Answer

Damages.

Answer

Injunction.

Answer

Declaratory judgment.

Question 43

Which type of remedy is primarily used to prevent an administrative agency from taking a specific action?

Accepted Answer

Injunction

Answer

Mandamus

Answer

Damages

Answer

Declaratory judgment

Question 44

Damages are a potential remedy for unlawful administrative action if:

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff demonstrates actual harm caused by the agency's action.

Answer

The agency acted with malicious intent or bad faith.

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The plaintiff is a member of a group directly affected by the agency's action.

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The plaintiff exhausts all other available remedies before seeking damages.

Question 45

Declaratory judgments are primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Clarify the legal rights and obligations of parties involved in a dispute with an agency.

Answer

Award financial compensation for losses.

Answer

Overturn decisions made by an administrative agency.

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Enforce the orders of an administrative agency.

Question 46

Injunctions are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Equitable remedies

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Administrative remedies

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Legal remedies

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Statutory remedies

Question 47

An environmental group is challenging an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to approve a new pesticide, arguing the EPA failed to adequately consider its environmental impact. What type of relief is the group most likely seeking?

Accepted Answer

An injunction to halt the pesticide's use until further review of its environmental impact.

Answer

A formal apology from the EPA for the alleged oversight.

Answer

Monetary damages for harm caused by the pesticide.

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A declaratory judgment confirming the EPA's decision.

Question 48

When reviewing an agency action under the arbitrary and capricious standard, a court will likely:

Accepted Answer

Reverse the agency action if it finds the decision lacks a rational basis in the administrative record.

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Uphold the agency action unless it finds the agency's reasoning to be clearly wrong.

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Substitute its own judgment for that of the agency, choosing what it considers the best decision.

Question 49

A key requirement for a court to find standing to challenge an agency action is that the plaintiff:

Accepted Answer

Has suffered a concrete and particularized injury due to the agency's action.

Answer

Has exhausted all available administrative remedies before filing suit.

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Is a member of the industry directly regulated by the agency.

Question 50

A court orders an agency to disclose documents related to a rulemaking process under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mandamus.

Answer

Habeas corpus.

Answer

Certiorari.

Answer

Quo warranto.

Question 51

Which of the following remedies is LEAST likely to be awarded in a successful lawsuit against a federal agency for violating the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)?

Accepted Answer

Punitive damages.

Answer

Attorney's fees.

Answer

Declaratory judgment.

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Injunctive relief.

Question 52

The doctrine of ripeness prevents a court from reviewing an agency action when:

Accepted Answer

The issue is not yet sufficiently developed for judicial review.

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The plaintiff has failed to exhaust administrative remedies.

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The agency action is not final.

Question 53

A party seeking to challenge an agency action based on a claim that the agency exceeded its statutory authority would rely on which standard of review?

Accepted Answer

De novo review.

Answer

Arbitrary and capricious standard.

Answer

Substantial evidence standard.

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Clearly erroneous standard.

Question 54

Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), a prevailing party in a lawsuit against a federal agency may be entitled to:

Accepted Answer

Attorney's fees and costs.

Answer

Automatic reversal of the agency action.

Answer

Punitive damages.

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An injunction against future agency rulemaking.

Question 55

A court finds that an agency rule is unconstitutionally vague. What is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

The rule will be declared void for vagueness.

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The rule will be remanded to the agency for further consideration.

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The court will rewrite the rule to cure the vagueness.

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The agency will be required to provide additional notice and comment.

Question 56

The primary purpose of requiring exhaustion of administrative remedies before seeking judicial review is to:

Accepted Answer

Allow the agency an opportunity to correct its own errors.

Answer

Give the plaintiff multiple opportunities to prevail.

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Delay judicial review indefinitely.