Rulemaking

In administrative law, rulemaking refers to the process that executive agencies use to create, or promulgate, regulations. In general, legislatures first set broad policy mandates by passing laws, then agencies create more detailed regulations through rulemaking.

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Administrative law - Executive - Agencies - Regulations - Legislatures - Laws

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By bringing detailed scientific expertise to bear on policy, the rulemaking process has powered the success of some of the most notable government achievements of the 20th century. For example, science-based regulations are critical to modern programs for environmental protection, food safety, and workplace safety.

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Scientific - Government - 20th century - Environmental protection - Food safety - Workplace safety

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However, explosive growth in regulations have fueled criticism that the rulemaking process reduces the transparency and accountability of democratic government.

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Transparency - Accountability - Democratic

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