A court challenge to a promulgated rule based on the theory that the agency exceeded its authority is:

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An ultra vires challenge is a court challenge to a promulgated rule based on the theory that the agency exceeded its authority. A substantial evidence challenge is a court challenge to a promulgated rule based on the theory that the agency's decision lacked sufficient support in the record. An arbitrary and capricious challenge is a court challenge to a promulgated rule based on the theory that the agency's decision was made without reasoned analysis or without adequate explanation. Therefore, only option C is the correct answer.

A Court Challenge to a Promulgated Rule Based on the Theory