Chapter 25.1
Federal Regulation: How Government Agencies Shape American Life
Discover how federal agencies like the EPA, FTC, and FDA create and enforce rules that protect public health, safety, and fair competition across the United States.
What You'll Learn
Federal agencies enforce regulations protecting health, safety, and fair competition.
Rulemaking requires public comment periods under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Key terms include CFR, Federal Register, enabling statutes, and rulemaking.
Enforcement tools include fines, cease-and-desist orders, and license revocation.
What You'll Practice
1
Students identify enforcement powers used by major federal regulatory agencies.
2
Learners analyze agency authority over industries like aviation, banking, and broadcasting.
3
Practice questions test vocabulary including rulemaking, judicial review, and regulations.
Why This Matters
Understanding federal regulation empowers students to recognize how government agencies protect public health, ensure fair markets, and shape the policies that affect everyday life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Federal Agencies
Rulemaking
Enforcement Powers
Administrative Law
Consumer Protection
OH Curriculum Aligned
