Which of the following statements about how the courts hold the federal administrative agencies accountable is accurate?

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The courts typically defer to agency expertise and will support administrators if they have consistently administered the law. While the courts may hold agencies accountable through judicial review, they generally do not have the power to make an agency change its policy. Furthermore, the bureaucracy derives its power from statutes and regulations, not from precedent applied by the courts. The courts may occasionally limit discretionary authority granted to administrators, but this is not a common occurrence. Option A is incorrect as the courts are not the first line of defense against overreaching administrators, but rather serve as a check on agency power.

Which of the Following Statements About How the Courts Hold