Agencies could decide on their own how to make rules, conduct investigations, and hold hearings and trials, prior to the passage of the Administrative Procedures Act.

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Before the passage of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) in 1946, agencies had more discretion in how they made rules, conducted investigations, and held hearings and trials, as there was no comprehensive federal statute regulating these processes. The APA established uniform procedures to ensure fairness and transparency.

Agencies Could Decide on Their Own How to Make Rules